Serving 229 students in grades 5-8, Brick Church A Lead Public 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 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brick Church A Lead Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Brick Church A Lead Public School's student population of 229 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brick Church A Lead Public 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 Brick Church A Lead Public School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1714 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
80%
21%
White
3%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brick Church A Lead Public School's ranking?
Brick Church A Lead Public School is ranked #1714 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Brick Church A Lead Public School often compared to?
Brick Church A Lead Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lead Cameron by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Brick Church A Lead Public School?
229 students attend Brick Church A Lead Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Brick Church A Lead Public School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brick Church A Lead Public School?
Brick Church A Lead Public School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brick Church A Lead Public School offer ?
Brick Church A Lead Public School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Brick Church A Lead Public School part of?
Brick Church A Lead Public School is part of Achievement School District.
In what neighborhood is Brick Church A Lead Public School located?
Brick Church A Lead Public School is located in the Talbots Corner neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 9 other public schools located in Talbots Corner.
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