McFadden School Of Excellence

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389 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McFadden School of Excellence is a highly regarded public magnet school located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Rutherford County School District, the institution is known for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to fostering high achievement through a challenging, project-based curriculum. The school places a strong emphasis on developing critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills, often utilizing a "school-wide enrichment" model to ensure that all students are engaged and pushed to reach their full potential.

Beyond its academic focus, McFadden is characterized by a vibrant and inclusive school culture that encourages active parent involvement and community partnerships. The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and its success in maintaining high performance standards, making it a sought-after destination for families in the region. By balancing traditional core instruction with diverse extracurricular opportunities, McFadden School of Excellence aims to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to become well-rounded, lifelong learners.

389

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McFadden School Of Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	9
Black	25
Asian	31
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

White
302 (77.6 %)
Asian
31 (8.0 %)
Black
25 (6.4 %)
Two or More
21 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.3 %)
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:	Rutherford County
Phone:	(615)893-7251
Website:	http://mes.rcschools.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 60

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 75