Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle 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 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School's student population of 311 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School is 0.58, which is less 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
#1342 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
59%
21%
White
26%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School is ranked #1342 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Fulton Middle / High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School?
311 students attend Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School?
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School offer ?
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School part of?
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
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