Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee

817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
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Bottom 50%
Serving 339 students in grades 6-12, Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee 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 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee's student population of 339 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 112% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
339 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee 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 Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee is 0.37, 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)
#1613 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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8%
31%
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12%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee 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.
10%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee 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
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
14%
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Black
77%
21%
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White
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59%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee 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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee's ranking?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee is ranked #1613 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee?
339 students attend Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee offer ?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee part of?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee located?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee is located in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 17 other public schools located in Whitehaven.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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