Serving 96 students in grades 8, Brick Church 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
85%
21%
White
7%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend Brick Church Middle School?
96 students attend Brick Church Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Brick Church Middle School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brick Church Middle School?
Brick Church Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brick Church Middle School offer ?
Brick Church Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Brick Church Middle School part of?
Brick Church Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
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