McFadden School Of Excellence

Summary:

McFadden School Of Excellence is an exceptional elementary school in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, serving 389 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the Rutherford County school district, this public school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

McFadden School Of Excellence is a standout performer, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic achievement. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 3rd out of 1,020 elementary schools in Tennessee, with 92.8% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 91.9% of 5th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Science. These scores significantly outpace the Murfreesboro district and Tennessee state averages. The school's student population is predominantly white, at 77.63%, which is notably higher than the racial diversity of nearby schools.

While McFadden School Of Excellence's academic excellence is undeniable, the school's unique demographic composition raises questions about equity and inclusion. Nonetheless, the school's consistent high rankings, particularly for female and white students, suggest that it has effective teaching practices and a supportive learning environment that enables students to thrive. As parents and the community consider educational options, McFadden School Of Excellence stands out as a top-performing institution, though the broader context and opportunities for improvement should also be considered.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 221 Bridge AVE
       Murfreesboro, TN  37129


(615) 893-7251

District: Rutherford County


Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  389

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.6%
Asian:
8.0%
African American:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.6% Help


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Schooldigger Rankings:

McFadden School Of Excellence was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Rutherford County:

SchoolDigger ranks Rutherford County 33rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McFadden School Of Excellence

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Rank History for all students at McFadden School Of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 99.19 4th 820 99.5%
2013 99.26 1st 846 99.9%
2014 94.92 6th 853 99.3%
2015 98.50 2nd 855 99.8%
2018 99.89 2nd 997 99.8%
2019 99.96 2nd 985 99.8%
2021 99.92 1st 983 99.9%
2023 99.52 3rd 1020 99.7%
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Rank History for Female students at McFadden School Of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.82 1st 926 99.9%
2021 99.78 1st 945 99.9%
2022 99.33 4th 975 99.6%
2023 97.16 22nd 989 97.8%
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Rank History for Male students at McFadden School Of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.85 3rd 941 99.7%
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Rank History for White students at McFadden School Of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.73 2nd 841 99.8%
2021 99.75 2nd 844 99.8%
2023 98.73 5th 852 99.4%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McFadden School Of Excellence

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 450 155 113 0 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1989 467 178 113 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 759
1990 472 168 98 2 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1991 522 189 71 7 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1992 517 187 70 7 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1993 554 176 69 6 0 n/a n/a 0 805
1994 460 148 39 6 1 n/a n/a 0 654
1995 418 120 40 5 1 n/a n/a 0 584
1996 418 120 40 5 1 n/a n/a 0 584
1997 342 123 28 2 1 n/a n/a -5 491
1998 441 44 9 5 1 n/a n/a -1 499
1999 298 108 18 6 0 n/a n/a -1 429
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 384 384
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 424 424
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 384 384
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 384 384
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 391 391
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 406 406
2006 363 27 15 1 1 n/a n/a 0 407
2007 342 21 12 2 3 n/a n/a 0 380
2008 370 22 13 2 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2009 370 19 14 2 2 n/a n/a 0 407
2010 370 19 16 1 4 n/a n/a 0 410
2011 325 16 17 10 1 1 5 0 375
2012 350 16 12 8 1 0 5 0 392
2013 347 16 12 8 2 0 6 0 391
2014 341 17 11 10 1 0 6 0 386
2015 337 19 12 9 1 0 10 0 388
2016 346 16 12 5 1 0 10 0 390
2017 335 14 13 6 1 0 15 0 384
2018 330 13 13 8 0 0 18 0 382
2019 337 14 11 6 0 0 21 0 389
2020 338 12 12 8 0 1 18 0 389
2021 325 12 18 8 0 1 21 0 385
2022 317 15 28 7 0 1 20 0 388
2023 302 25 31 9 0 1 21 0 389

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McFadden School Of Excellence

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 718 29.0 24.7 n/a
1989 759 29.0 26.1 n/a
1990 740 29.0 25.5 n/a
1991 789 46.0 17.1 n/a
1992 781 46.0 16.9 n/a
1993 805 46.0 17.5 n/a
1994 654 45.0 14.5 n/a
1995 584 45.0 13.0 n/a
1996 584 45.0 13.0 n/a
1997 491 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 499 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 429 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 384 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 424 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 384 n/a n/a n/a
2003 384 n/a n/a n/a
2004 391 n/a n/a n/a
2005 406 n/a n/a n/a
2006 407 21.0 19.4 n/a
2007 380 22.0 17.3 1.6
2008 408 22.0 18.5 2.2
2009 407 22.5 18.1 1.7
2010 410 21.0 19.5 2.2
2011 375 21.0 17.8 2.7
2012 392 21.0 18.6 3.6
2013 391 20.0 19.5 5.1
2014 386 21.0 18.3 6.2
2015 388 21.0 18.4 3.1
2016 390 21.0 18.5 1.8
2017 384 22.0 17.4 n/a
2018 382 20.0 19.1 n/a
2019 389 21.0 18.5 n/a
2020 389 21.5 18.0 4.6
2021 385 21.5 17.9 n/a
2022 388 21.0 18.4 n/a
2023 389 21.0 18.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McFadden School Of Excellence

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 718 29.0 24.7 n/a
1989 759 29.0 26.1 n/a
1990 740 29.0 25.5 n/a
1991 789 46.0 17.1 n/a
1992 781 46.0 16.9 n/a
1993 805 46.0 17.5 n/a
1994 654 45.0 14.5 n/a
1995 584 45.0 13.0 n/a
1996 584 45.0 13.0 n/a
1997 491 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 499 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 429 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 384 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 424 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 384 n/a n/a n/a
2003 384 n/a n/a n/a
2004 391 n/a n/a n/a
2005 406 n/a n/a n/a
2006 407 21.0 19.4 n/a
2007 380 22.0 17.3 1.6
2008 408 22.0 18.5 2.2
2009 407 22.5 18.1 1.7
2010 410 21.0 19.5 2.2
2011 375 21.0 17.8 2.7
2012 392 21.0 18.6 3.6
2013 391 20.0 19.5 5.1
2014 386 21.0 18.3 6.2
2015 388 21.0 18.4 3.1
2016 390 21.0 18.5 1.8
2017 384 22.0 17.4 n/a
2018 382 20.0 19.1 n/a
2019 389 21.0 18.5 n/a
2020 389 21.5 18.0 4.6
2021 385 21.5 17.9 n/a
2022 388 21.0 18.4 n/a
2023 389 21.0 18.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McFadden School Of Excellence

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $191 (2.1%) $8,260 (91.9%) $8,990
2020 $170 (1.8%) $8,543 (92.1%) $9,272
2021 $437 (4.5%) $8,671 (89.6%) $9,679
2022 $512 (4.9%) $9,172 (87.5%) $10,480
2023 $530 (4.8%) $9,675 (87.3%) $11,077

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McFadden School Of Excellence

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2nd of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 3rd of 1020 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (McFadden School Of Excellence)94.694.4
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rutherford County)38.443.7
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.339.3
 5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McFadden School Of Excellence)93.391.9
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rutherford County)38.941.8
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students389389
African American1425
 78.6%
American Indian00
Asian1131
 181.8%
Hispanic69
 50%
Pacific Islander01
White337302
 10.4%
Two or More Races2121


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In the 2022-23 school year, 389 students attended McFadden School Of Excellence.

Students at McFadden School Of Excellence are 78% White, 8% Asian, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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