Blackman Elementary School

Locals can enjoy using the Basketball courts at Blackman Elementary.

Playgrounds are located on site at Blackman Elementary.

Blackman Elementary has a nicely designed drop off area for students.

Blackman Elementary is located at 586 Fortress Blvd Murfreesboro in Tennessee.

As of 2023 Blackman Elementary had a student population of 1,140.

Blackman Elementary Shool is the home of the Blaze!

Blackman Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

586 Fortress Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN

Rutherford County Schools

1,068 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Cynthia L. Ford

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
38%

Reading Proficiency
38%

B+

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

38%

Math Proficiency

38%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

19.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

514:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.6%

Female

46.4%

White

45.8%

Black

23.1%

Hispanic

15%

Asian or Pacific Islander

8.7%

Two or more races

6.9%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

7/30/2025

Great school and staff Clean and safe

1.0 other

4/13/2025

worst school ever. doesnt watch the substitutes or care what theyre doing or for the children. banned someone from going there because they wanted them to actually care for the kids? irresponsible

5.0 parent

1/15/2025

My son started kindergarten here during Covid. I agree that communication was a bit tough during that time because parents weren’t allowed in the school for the kids’ safety. Since Covid ended, we’ve been able to walk him into class on the first day, we’ve always had a good relationship with his tea...

5.0 parent

9/18/2022

Great school, great teachers, great communication, Great Community

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Blackman High School

9th to 12th
Public

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Tennessee Rutherford County Murfreesboro 37128

Blackman Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Murfreesboro, TN, in the Murfreesboro neighborhood, and is served by the Rutherford County Schools in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,068 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Blackman Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $454,699. Discover additional schools in the area, like Blackman High School, Franklin Road Christian School, Redeemer Classical Academy, and more. Learn more about what Murfreesboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Blackman Elementary School.

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