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Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee

Shelby County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

4.0 / 5.0

B4.0 / 5.0
Above Average

Middle School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee earned an overall grade of B with a score of 4.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the top quarter of middle schools in Shelby County. The school ranks #58 out of 236 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

This above average rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

AverageCExcellentAExcellentA

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

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

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

40% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 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

C 50%
A 40%
A 10%

The final score of 4.0 is 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 32.8% of students at Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 47.0%, while ELA (Middle) at 20.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

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

ELA (Middle): 20.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 25.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 38.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (Middle): 47.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Growth Indicators

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

Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 4.0 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

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Numeracy

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 28.9% of all students at Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.

All Students
28.9%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
27.0%

Below the proficiency benchmark

English Learners
25.4%

Below the proficiency benchmark

How Does Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee Compare?

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

With a score of 4.0, Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee is above the Shelby County average of 3.1 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 236 schools in Shelby County, this school holds the #58 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee’s performance data.

What grade did Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee receive?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 4.0 out of 5.0 for the 2023-24 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 Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee compare to other Shelby County schools?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee ranks #58 out of 236 schools in Shelby County. The county average score is 3.1, and Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee’s score of 4.0 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee’s average growth score of 4.0 out of 5.0 indicates strong year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee above or below the state average?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee’s score of 4.0 is above the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school is outperforming a majority of schools statewide on key accountability measures.
Which subjects are strongest at Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 47.0%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 20.0%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 32.8%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year