Serving 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch 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 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch's student population of 495 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
495 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
41 teachers
School Rankings
Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch 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 Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch is 0.32, 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
#1362 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
16%
Black
81%
20%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch's ranking?
Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch is ranked #1362 out of 1,728 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch?
495 students attend Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch offer ?
Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch part of?
Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch located?
Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch is located in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 17 other public schools located in Whitehaven.
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