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Public School | Grades K-8 | Rutherford County School Dist

Buchanan Elementary School is located in Murfreesboro, TN and is one of 46 schools in Rutherford County School District. It is a public school that serves 447 students in grades K-8.

Buchanan Elementary School made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Tennessee in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Buchanan Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Buchanan Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Tennessee average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buchanan Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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6050 Manchester HW, Murfreesboro, TN 37127

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Buchanan is probly the best school in Ruthford county,Tenneessee.

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 447

44% 56%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Buchanan Elementary School had 56% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Tennessee had 55% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

88%

Asian/Pacific Islander

Black

Hispanic

Two or More Races

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Rutherford County School Dist District Spending

$7,011Per Pupil

The Rutherford County School Dist spends $7,011 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 31% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Rutherford County School Dist District

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Buchanan Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Tennessee average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the TCAP

What is it?

The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading/language arts, math, science and social studies, and in grades 5 and 8 in writing.

How is it Scored?

Students receive a score of below proficient, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the TCAP.EOC

What is it?

The Tennessee Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) Exams are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

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78%

TCAP Gateway/End-of-Course Results (2008)

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Math

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93%

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96%

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91%

Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test Results (2008)

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Reading/Language Arts

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95%

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96%

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93%

Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test Results (2008)

Science

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92%

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89%

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81%

Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test Results (2008)

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87%

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91%

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85%

Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test Results (2009)

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