Brookmeade Elementary 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (14-15)
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Asian
(14-15)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)n/a
8%
Black
(14-15)95%
22%
White
(14-15)3%
65%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
93%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% TN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend Brookmeade Elementary School?
316 students attend Brookmeade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Brookmeade Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Brookmeade Elementary School offer ?
Brookmeade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brookmeade Elementary School part of?
Brookmeade Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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