Serving 657 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hobgood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hobgood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hobgood Elementary School's student population of 657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
46 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hobgood Elementary 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 Hobgood Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#1109 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
32%
16%
Black
37%
20%
White
20%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hobgood Elementary School's ranking?
Hobgood Elementary School is ranked #1109 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hobgood Elementary School often compared to?
Hobgood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Hobgood Elementary School?
657 students attend Hobgood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Hobgood Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Hobgood Elementary School offer ?
Hobgood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hobgood Elementary School part of?
Hobgood Elementary School is part of Murfreesboro School District.
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