Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee

817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 335 students in grades 6-12, Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee 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 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (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 and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee's student population of 335 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
16 teachers

School Rankings

Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee 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 Middle - Brownlee is 0.35, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1585 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
11%
34%
12%
37%
10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
16%
Black
78%
20%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
(22-23)
14.9%
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 Middle - Brownlee's ranking?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee is ranked #1585 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee?
335 students attend Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee offer ?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee part of?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee located?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee is located in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 17 other public schools located in Whitehaven.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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