- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Murfreesboro, TN
Blackman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Blackman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470369001904
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackman Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Murfreesboro · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,727
- students enrolled
Blackman Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackman Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Murfreesboro, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369001904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Blackman Middle School held near 1,661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 92.5 → 95.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 470369001904 · Murfreesboro, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,727 enr · 18.8:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students)
Blackman Middle School held near 1,661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 92.5 → 95.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Blackman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stewarts Creek
Stewarts Creek High School
2,474 students
- Blackman High
Blackman High School
2,301 students
- Riverdale High
Riverdale High School
2,275 students
- Smyrna High Sc
Smyrna High School
2,266 students
- Rockvale High
Rockvale High School
2,126 students
- This school
Blackman Middle School
1,727 students
What this shows Blackman Middle School reports 1,727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackman Middle School compares
Blackman Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,727 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,727
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,708
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
219
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.1%
African American 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Blackman Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford County reports $10,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blackman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarts Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackman High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverdale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smyrna High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockvale High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,301
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,275
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Murfreesboro
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,727 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blackman Middle School
How many students attend Blackman Middle School?
Blackman Middle School has 1,727 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Murfreesboro, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,625 (2022-23) → 1,661 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackman Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 23% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Blackman Middle School is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Murfreesboro, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackman Middle School?
Blackman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blackman Middle School rank among middle schools in Murfreesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackman Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Murfreesboro, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Murfreesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford County?
Besides Blackman Middle School, Rutherford County also operates Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students), Blackman High School (2,301 students), and Riverdale High School (2,275 students). See the Rutherford County district page for the complete list.