Bruce Elementary School

581 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bruce 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 is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bruce Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Bruce Elementary School's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
495 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Bruce Elementary 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 Bruce Elementary School is 0.31, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1525 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bruce Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bruce Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bruce Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bruce Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bruce Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
12%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bruce Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
82%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bruce Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bruce Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bruce Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bruce Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Bruce Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bruce Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bruce Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bruce Elementary School's ranking?
Bruce Elementary School is ranked #1525 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bruce Elementary School often compared to?
Bruce Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Idlewild Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Bruce Elementary School?
495 students attend Bruce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bruce Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruce Elementary School?
Bruce Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bruce Elementary School offer ?
Bruce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bruce Elementary School part of?
Bruce Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Bruce Elementary School located?
Bruce Elementary School is located in the New Pathways neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 3 other public schools located in New Pathways.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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