Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Herbert Brewster Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School's student population of 548 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
34 teachers
School Rankings
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School 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 William Herbert Brewster Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#1132 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
26%
16%
Black
67%
20%
White
3%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Herbert Brewster Elementary School's ranking?
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School is ranked #1132 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are William Herbert Brewster Elementary School often compared to?
William Herbert Brewster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School, White Station Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 William Herbert Brewster Elementary School?
548 students attend William Herbert Brewster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of William Herbert Brewster Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does William Herbert Brewster Elementary School offer ?
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Herbert Brewster Elementary School part of?
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is William Herbert Brewster Elementary School located?
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School is located in the Binghampton neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 4 other public schools located in Binghampton.
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