Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tommie F. Brown Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tommie F. Brown Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tommie F. Brown Academy's student population of 342 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tommie F. Brown Academy 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 Tommie F. Brown Academy is 0.41, 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
#1423 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
76%
21%
White
8%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tommie F. Brown Academy's ranking?
Tommie F. Brown Academy is ranked #1423 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Tommie F. Brown Academy?
342 students attend Tommie F. Brown Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Tommie F. Brown Academy students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tommie F. Brown Academy?
Tommie F. Brown Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tommie F. Brown Academy offer ?
Tommie F. Brown Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tommie F. Brown Academy part of?
Tommie F. Brown Academy is part of Hamilton County School District.
In what neighborhood is Tommie F. Brown Academy located?
Tommie F. Brown Academy is located in the Martin Luther King neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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