The top reported proficiency rate is 55% in Social studies. The lowest is 47% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Blackman Elementary School
Blackman Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Murfreesboro, part of the fast-growing Rutherford County school system. It is a regular public school with a large enrollment for an elementary campus. The student body is diverse: white students make up a substantial share, while Black, Hispanic, and Asian students each form noticeable portions of the population. The school draws from a community that has seen explosive growth; Murfreesboro has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the state and country, driven by its position as a Nashville suburb and the presence of Middle Tennessee State University.
On state assessments, Blackman Elementary’s results sit just above the midpoint when compared with other elementary schools across Rutherford County. In both math and English language arts, roughly a little less than half of students scored at the proficient level. Science performance was comparable to those subjects. This places the school in the middle territory of its district’s academic landscape: not at the top, but ahead of the lower end. Social studies data is from an older testing cycle and the assessment has since changed, so it is not a reliable current measure. Parents looking for an early picture of academic standing will find a profile that is similar to many schools in the region, without dramatic highs or lows in tested subjects.
The district context matters here. Rutherford County Schools recently approved a major bond referendum to build new schools and renovate existing ones, driven by the addition of many new students each year. Blackman Elementary’s own facility may be affected by those plans, though no specific projects tied to this school were noted in the source material. The district also shifted all elementary schools to a phonics-based literacy curriculum beginning in recent years, meaning that reading instruction across the system, including at Blackman, follows that new, standardized approach. A district-wide one-to-one technology initiative providing devices for every student has also been fully implemented.
Murfreesboro itself offers a mix of residential neighborhoods, a traditional downtown, and key employers like Nissan, an Amazon fulfillment center, and the large university. Housing values in the school’s ZIP code are above the state median, and renting is also relatively expensive. The area is car-oriented and connected by interstates, with Nashville’s airport providing regional air travel. For a family considering this school, the housing market reflects demand from the region’s growth, and the school sits within a district that is actively investing in capacity and infrastructure.
Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as counts of students receiving special education services or English learner support, were not available. A parent seeking a fuller picture of the school’s support for different learners may want to ask the school directly about these programs. The school serves only elementary grades, so there is no graduation rate to report, and discipline or attendance data was also absent from the available information.
Blackman Elementary presents as a sizable, diverse elementary school in a rapidly growing suburban district. Its academic results are moderate relative to other county schools, and it operates within a district that has made recent, system-wide shifts in curriculum and technology. The community around it is expanding, with all the pressure on housing and schools that comes with that growth.
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