Serving 1,002 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brown's Chapel Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,002 students
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Brown's Chapel Elementary School serves the northwest part of Murfreesboro, TN, covering an area of approximately 15.7 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brown's Chapel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Brown's Chapel Elementary School's student population of 1,002 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,002 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
49 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission at Brown’s Chapel Elementary School is to lay the groundwork for each child to find the path to success in school and in life.
School Rankings
Brown's Chapel Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown's Chapel Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#291 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Brown and Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brown's Chapel Elementary School's ranking?
Brown's Chapel Elementary School is ranked #291 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Brown's Chapel Elementary School often compared to?
Brown's Chapel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Brown's Chapel Elementary School?
1,002 students attend Brown's Chapel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Brown's Chapel Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What grades does Brown's Chapel Elementary School offer ?
Brown's Chapel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brown's Chapel Elementary School part of?
Brown's Chapel Elementary School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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