MURRELL SCHOOL

Murrell School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 68 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Murrell School has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Murrell School, located in the 12th Avenue South area of Nashville, is a specialized educational facility within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. It is uniquely structured as a therapeutic school designed to serve students in grades K–12 who require intensive social, emotional, and behavioral support. By providing a highly structured environment, the school focuses on helping students who have struggled in traditional classroom settings to develop the coping skills and behavioral strategies necessary for academic success.

The school’s curriculum is centered on a "wraparound" approach, meaning it integrates academic instruction with robust mental health and therapeutic services. Staff members, including specialized educators, counselors, and behavior specialists, work collaboratively to create personalized learning plans tailored to each student’s specific social-emotional goals. Through this individualized attention, Murrell School aims to bridge the gap for students facing significant challenges, ultimately striving to foster personal growth, improve classroom engagement, and prepare students for successful transitions—whether back into a traditional school environment or toward post-secondary life.

For more information, contact Murrell School at (615) 298-8070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.