Enrollment
1,727
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blackman Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blackman Middle School
Blackman Middle School is a large middle school in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, enrolling 1,727 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Tennessee schools and 23% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,727 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 576 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 372 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,727 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Murfreesboro's middle schools, it stands alongside Oakland Middle School (1,224 students): Blackman Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 17:1).
Rutherford County also operates Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students) and Blackman High School (2,301 students) alongside Blackman Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blackman Middle School compares
Blackman Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rutherford County, which includes Blackman Middle School.
$10,141
Per student
-6%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.9%
State 45.4%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,727 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Blackman Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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