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William Herbert Brewster Elementary School

Shelby County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

2.7 / 5.0

C2.7 / 5.0
Satisfactory

Elementary School · 2024-25

Overall Performance Summary

William Herbert Brewster Elementary School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.7 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of elementary schools in Shelby County. The school ranks #146 out of 242 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

This satisfactory rating suggests that William Herbert Brewster Elementary School has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.

Below AverageDAverageCExcellentA

How This Grade Was Calculated

Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.

50% weight

Below Average

D
2.0/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

40% weight

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

D 50%
C 40%
A 10%

The final score of 2.7is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.

Subject Proficiency

Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.

Across all tested subjects, an average of 29.7% of students at William Herbert Brewster Elementary School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (Elementary) at 30.8%, while Science (Elementary) at 27.9% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

50%+ Proficient 30-49% Proficient Below 30%

ELA (Elementary): 30.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (Elementary): 30.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (Elementary): 27.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

William Herbert Brewster Elementary School shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.3 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This indicates students are making expected or above-expected progress from year to year, regardless of where they started.

Literacy

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 30.1% of all students at William Herbert Brewster Elementary School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 18.6%, 11.5 points below the overall rate.

All Students
30.1%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
30.9%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
31.4%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
18.6%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does William Herbert Brewster Elementary School Compare?

Overall score compared to the Shelby County average and the Tennessee state average.

With a score of 2.7, William Herbert Brewster Elementary School is below the Shelby County average of 3.1 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 242 schools in Shelby County, this school holds the #146 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about William Herbert Brewster Elementary School’s performance data.

What grade did William Herbert Brewster Elementary School receive?
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 2.7 out of 5.0 for the 2024-25 school year. This grade is determined by the Tennessee Department of Education based on student achievement, growth, and growth of the lowest-performing students.
How does William Herbert Brewster Elementary School compare to other Shelby County schools?
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School ranks #146 out of 242 schools in Shelby County. The county average score is 3.1, and William Herbert Brewster Elementary School’s score of 2.7 is below that average. The school has opportunities to close the gap with higher-performing schools in the county.
What does the growth score mean for William Herbert Brewster Elementary School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. William Herbert Brewster Elementary School’s average growth score of 3.3 out of 5.0 indicates solid year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is William Herbert Brewster Elementary School above or below the state average?
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School’s score of 2.7 is below the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school has room to improve to reach the statewide benchmark.
Which subjects are strongest at William Herbert Brewster Elementary School?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (Elementary) at 30.8%, while the lowest is in Science (Elementary) at 27.9%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 29.7%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2024-25 School Year