Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Herbert Brewster 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 20-24% (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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Herbert Brewster 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 William Herbert Brewster Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
24%
15%
Black
68%
21%
White
3%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Herbert Brewster Elementary School's ranking?
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School is ranked #1259 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are William Herbert Brewster Elementary School often compared to?
William Herbert Brewster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School, Brownsville Road Elementary School, White Station Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 William Herbert Brewster Elementary School?
501 students attend William Herbert Brewster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of William Herbert Brewster Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Herbert Brewster Elementary School?
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Herbert Brewster Elementary School offer ?
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William Herbert Brewster Elementary School part of?
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is William Herbert Brewster Elementary School located?
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School is located in the Binghampton neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 4 other public schools located in Binghampton.
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