C+
Average
64/100

Salem Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 3275 St. Bernard DR, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 69th percentile in Tennessee
Growth
C
Students gain 0.79 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 26th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

64
Repit Score
out of 100
965
Students
enrolled
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%69/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%26/100Students gain 0.79 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 26th percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 10% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (+3 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency35% (+10 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%42%reading +10 pts, math +8 pts84th percentile (list)
Black22%27%reading +10 pts, math +17 pts82nd percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading +14 pts, math +13 pts84th percentile (list)
Asian30%50%reading -22 pts, math -7 pts33rd percentile (list)
Low-income8%17%reading -6 pts, math +4 pts42nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3275 St. Bernard DR
City Murfreesboro
ZIP Code 37128
District 4703150
NCES School ID 470315002591
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37128

Understanding the community around Salem Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $85,544
Per Capita Income $37,002
Poverty Rate 3.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.7%
High School or Higher 96.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $329,400
Median Rent $1,431
Owner-Occupied 66.3%
Renter-Occupied 33.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Salem Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 55.3%
Black 19.3%
Hispanic/Latino 11.2%
Two or More Races 8.7%
Asian 5.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 965
Teachers (FTE) 59.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Salem Elementary School?
Salem Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 64 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Salem Elementary School?
Salem Elementary School has 965 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1.
What grades does Salem Elementary School serve?
Salem Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Salem Elementary School receive per student?
Salem Elementary School receives $12,255 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Salem Elementary School in 37128 ▼
Avg Home Value
$445,731
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,709
1-Year Change
+1.1%
% Renters
33.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026