Serving 869 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cason Lane Academy 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 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 869 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cason Lane Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cason Lane Academy's student population of 869 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
869 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
Cason Lane Academy 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 Cason Lane Academy is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#882 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
29%
21%
White
38%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cason Lane Academy's ranking?
Cason Lane Academy is ranked #882 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Cason Lane Academy?
869 students attend Cason Lane Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Cason Lane Academy students are White, 29% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cason Lane Academy?
Cason Lane Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cason Lane Academy offer ?
Cason Lane Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cason Lane Academy part of?
Cason Lane Academy is part of Murfreesboro School District.
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