Bess T Shepherd Elementary School vs. East Brainerd Elementary School
Should I attend Bess T Shepherd Elementary School or East Brainerd Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bess T Shepherd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
East Brainerd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 491 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bess T Shepherd Elementary 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 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,148 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East Brainerd Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
491 students
1,148 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
71 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1318 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#397 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
55
Kindergarten Students
84
191
Grade 1 Students
86
166
Grade 2 Students
79
179
Grade 3 Students
73
178
Grade 4 Students
88
185
Grade 5 Students
81
194
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
34%
18%
% Black
41%
32%
% White
13%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
