Bradley Academy - An Arts Integrated School

511 Doctor Martin Luther King Jr BLVD
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

www.bradleyacademyschool.net/

340 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bradley Academy, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is a distinguished magnet school that emphasizes a unique educational approach centered on arts integration. By weaving music, visual arts, theater, and dance into the core curriculum, the school aims to foster creativity, critical thinking, and academic excellence. This specialized instruction is designed to engage students more deeply in their studies, helping them develop both a strong foundation in traditional subjects and a refined appreciation for the creative arts.

The school serves a diverse student body and is known for its commitment to maintaining a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Beyond its academic mission, Bradley Academy prides itself on its rich history—having roots that date back to the early 20th century—and its ongoing role as a community hub in Murfreesboro. By providing students with opportunities to showcase their artistic talents through performances and exhibitions, the school cultivates confidence and collaboration, preparing its students to be well-rounded, innovative learners.

340

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bradley Academy - An Arts Integrated School
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	118
Black	133
Asian	3
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
133 (39.1 %)
Hispanic
118 (34.7 %)
White
58 (17.1 %)
Two or More
25 (7.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Murfreesboro
Phone:	(615)895-2672
Website:	http://www.bradleyacademyschool.net/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 31