Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle 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 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barrets Elementary School serves the northeastern part of Arlington, TN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 79.4 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School's student population of 300 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 11-year historical data
School Rankings
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1336 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Black
58%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
White
25%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School is ranked #1336 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Fulton Middle / High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School?
300 students attend Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School offer ?
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School part of?
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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