Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barret's Chapel Elementary/middle 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 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barret's Chapel Elementary/middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Barret's Chapel Elementary/middle's student population of 376 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barret's Chapel Elementary/middle ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barret's Chapel Elementary/middle is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
58%
21%
White
26%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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's ranking?
Barret's Chapel Elementary/middle is ranked #1398 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Barret's Chapel Elementary/middle often compared to?
Barret's Chapel Elementary/middleis 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Barret's Chapel Elementary/middle?
376 students attend Barret's Chapel Elementary/middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Barret's Chapel Elementary/middle students are Black, 26% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barret's Chapel Elementary/middle?
Barret's Chapel Elementary/middle has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barret's Chapel Elementary/middle offer ?
Barret's Chapel Elementary/middle offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Barret's Chapel Elementary/middle part of?
Barret's Chapel Elementary/middle is part of Shelby County School District.
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