Serving 30 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Murrell At Glenn School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Murrell At Glenn School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Murrell At Glenn School's student population of 30 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Taking Control for Success in Life
School Rankings
Murrell At Glenn School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murrell At Glenn School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1531 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
63%
20%
White
17%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Davidson County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murrell At Glenn School's ranking?
Murrell At Glenn School is ranked #1531 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Murrell At Glenn School often compared to?
Murrell At Glenn Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cora Howe School, Harris-hillman Special Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Murrell At Glenn School?
30 students attend Murrell At Glenn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Murrell At Glenn School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Murrell At Glenn School offer ?
Murrell At Glenn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Murrell At Glenn School part of?
Murrell At Glenn School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Murrell At Glenn School located?
Murrell At Glenn School is located in the Talbots Corner neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 9 other public schools located in Talbots Corner.
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