Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School

555 Manchester HWY
Murfreesboro, TN 37127

wbm.rcschools.net/

755 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School (WBM), located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Rutherford County School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment where students are encouraged to pursue both intellectual growth and extracurricular excellence. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the curriculum is designed to balance core academic rigor with opportunities for personal development through various elective courses and student-led initiatives.

Beyond the classroom, Whitworth-Buchanan emphasizes the importance of community and school spirit. The school offers a range of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities that help students build character, leadership skills, and lasting friendships. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community, WBM strives to create a holistic educational experience that addresses the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of middle-school-aged children.

755

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	226
Black	152
Asian	25
Two or More	54
American Indian	1

White
297 (39.3%)
Hispanic
226 (29.9%)
Black
152 (20.1%)
Two or More
54 (7.2%)
Asian
25 (3.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rutherford County
Phone:	(615)904-6765
Website:	http://wbm.rcschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	755
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 180

Grade 7 282

Grade 8 293