The top reported proficiency rate is 65% in Math. The lowest is 60% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Lascassas Elementary
Lascassas Elementary is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the unincorporated rural community of Lascassas, Tennessee, part of the Rutherford County school district. Enrollment is moderate for an elementary school, with a student body that is predominantly white and includes smaller shares of Black, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. Information on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, students with disabilities, and English learners was not available in the data we reviewed, so a family may want to ask the school directly about student support services and the school’s demographic context.
Lascassas itself is an unincorporated residential and farming community on Lascassas Pike, northeast of Murfreesboro. Homes typically sit on one to several acres, with a mix of older farmhouses and newer custom builds, equestrian properties, and large lots. There is no downtown, no public library branch, and no public transit. Community life centers on the Lascassas Volunteer Fire Department’s monthly fish fry and the elementary school itself. Most residents commute to Murfreesboro or Nashville for work, and median household income is well above state and national averages. The population is growing steadily, and home values have risen accordingly, driven by demand for acreage and privacy within commuting distance of the Nashville metro area.
Rutherford County Schools serves this area and has made several recent, lasting changes that affect elementary families. Voters approved a major school bond in 2022 for new construction and renovations to keep pace with rapid enrollment growth. The district shifted all elementary schools to a phonics-based reading curriculum aligned with a statewide literacy initiative, which was implemented starting a few years ago and includes new materials, teacher training, and universal reading screening for kindergarten through third grade. Additionally, the district completed a 1:1 technology initiative by the most recent school year, providing a computing device for every student across all grade levels.
On state assessments, Lascassas Elementary posts solid results. In math and science, roughly two-thirds of students met or exceeded the state’s proficiency standards, and in English language arts, about three-fifths did. Participation rates were very high. Social studies testing data is older and from a period when both the assessment and cut scores changed, so current comparability is uncertain. Across the subjects with current results, the school’s overall proficiency index placed it at the top among the districts in Rutherford County. For a family weighing options, this indicates that Lascassas Elementary is performing well relative to its local peers.
Because the school serves only through fifth grade, families will eventually need to consider middle and high school assignments. The data indicates that these typically feed into schools serving the northeast Murfreesboro zone, but specific attendance boundaries can vary street by street in unincorporated areas, so confirming the feeder pattern for a particular address is advisable.
This school fits a family seeking an academically strong elementary in a quiet, rural setting with high property values and a low-density feel, where daily life depends on driving. The district’s recent investments in facilities, literacy instruction, and technology provide additional context about the broader system’s direction. The absence of data on free lunch eligibility, special education, and English learner services means a parent may want to follow up with the school to understand how these supports are resourced. For those who value a top-performing elementary in a growing rural community, Lascassas Elementary presents a clear option.
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