Scales Elementary School

2340 Saint Andrews Drive

School District

Murfreesboro
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 14, 2023

Everything in the school learning, teaching is Excellent
Submitted by parent on March 01, 2023

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Submitted by parent on August 19, 2021

Wow. I’m so glad we moved here. Best school staff I have ever seen. What a beautiful school
Submitted by parent on October 26, 2020

This school is unprofessional and does not help when needed
Submitted by parent on July 28, 2020

I am grateful for the school's support as we have dealt with my son's behavioral difficulties. Both the administration and the teachers have been helpful and accommodating in ways that were helpful to my kids.
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2020

I love this school, I would rate it a 4. They are very helpful and my son loves attending, he tells me it's fun and they are great people
Submitted by parent on December 12, 2019

Scales has been a great school for our child. We have been here for several years and every year find the teachers are gifted at what they do. We were apprehensive about our child getting personal attention at a school with so many students. But the administration leads well and creates a positive, engaging atmosphere for the students. They are implementing STEAM activities which is helping the kids learn to be critical thinkers. Our opinion is that this is a good school for kids that are both struggling as well as as excelling. Lots of opportunities for extracurricular activities. The special areas teachers (music, art, p.e., library) are especially phenomenal! They are adding to their technology so the kids have access to Chromebooks, virtual reality, etc to enhance learning in new and exciting ways. Very proud to belong to Scales!
Submitted by parent on July 28, 2018

My experience so far is well. My teachers have cared for my child and worked to help in the diagnosal and continued care of my child. The after school care is not effective. The children run the school. I havent had any major run ins with bullying yet.
Submitted by parent on March 26, 2018

"Unfortunate" is the best word, but seven are necessary. If you live in the Scales neighborhood, your income is likely to allow you a private school option. Your kids are valuable and their childhoods are brief.
Submitted by other on March 03, 2018

What was a wonderful school eight to ten years ago is now mediocre at best. Almost completely different staff from teachers to counselors to administration. Sad to see that what was once the best school in town has gone down hill so much.
Submitted by parent on August 02, 2017

This really good school my son love it and he doing perfect in most of subjects the teachers are profissional and all the stuff also it's amazing school
Submitted by other on December 16, 2016

My son attended Scales from Kindergarten to 4th grade and it is by far the best school in Murfreesboro. The teachers and administration truly care about the students and they strive for excellence. There is no limit ethically and legally to what they will do in order for your child to succeed. We would all like to believe that is the case at all schools but unfortunately it is not. The “Star” is the school’s mascot and it is so fitting (self-fulfillment and advancement).
Submitted by student on February 28, 2016

My past teacher has done so well teaching me on how to be ready for the next grade
Submitted by other on February 09, 2016

One word......AMAZING!!!! I know no kid enjoys school, but when I went to Scales I didn't feel that way.
Submitted by other on December 01, 2015

Love this School ! I have two kids going there since first grade and my experience is gorgeous with people, parents, teachers etc.
Submitted by parent on October 11, 2015

My child has attended kindergarten and first grade here. Both teachers have been phenomenal (Troglen and McGinnis). He got a late start to kindergarten and the school was hyper sensitive to this and he was caught up to the rest of the class within six weeks with a special program and great communication with his kindergarten teacher on what we should work on.
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2015

Scales Elementary was once top notch. Under the leadership of Mrs. Stephens and then Mr. Bartch Scales was amazing! Sadly enough, Mrs. stephens left and then Mr. Bartch left Scales to be principal of Overall Creek. The current principal has run the school into the ground and many of the excellent teachers at Scales went to Overall Creek with Mr. Bartch. So, all that is left is average to below average teachers and lousy leadership. It is very sad. I do have to compliment the Music and Art departments though. They have remained top notch.
Submitted by parent on July 29, 2014

We had multiple children attend this school. When Mrs Stephens was principal, this was the best run school in the area. It dropped a bit when Mr Barch took over (Mrs Stephens was just that good). After Mr Barch left, the school has changed. Many of the best teachers have left and the administration is less parent friendly. I am glad my children were able to attend during the attend Mrs Stephens tenure as I could dramatically see changes between last year and the year before.
Submitted by other on May 08, 2014

This school is amazing i love it so much i have been her 3-6 and during these 4 years it has been amazing the teachers and staff are amazing i love all my teachers and if you are a parent thinking about sending your child there do it because they treat all the kids with kindness and have many great activities and events that will help others help run your childs imagination i am so glad i had gone to this school and i will never forget my expirience there
Submitted by parent on October 20, 2013

My granddaughter goes to scales and she has excelled great teachers and staff . They truly care about the children