Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tommie F. Brown Academy 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tommie F. Brown International Academy serves the southwest part of Chattanooga, TN, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tommie F. Brown Academy's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We believe that every student deserves access to innovative learning experiences.
School Rankings
Tommie F. Brown Academy 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 Tommie F. Brown Academy is 0.39, 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
#1304 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
77%
20%
White
5%
57%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tommie F. Brown Academy's ranking?
Tommie F. Brown Academy is ranked #1304 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Tommie F. Brown Academy?
299 students attend Tommie F. Brown Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Tommie F. Brown Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Tommie F. Brown Academy offer ?
Tommie F. Brown Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tommie F. Brown Academy part of?
Tommie F. Brown Academy is part of Hamilton County School District.
In what neighborhood is Tommie F. Brown Academy located?
Tommie F. Brown Academy is located in the Martin Luther King neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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