The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
492 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)31%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)32%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)3%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)19%
6%
Black
(09-10)20%
24%
White
(09-10)58%
68%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
69%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hamilton County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TN state average).
How many students attend Mcbrien Elementary School?
492 students attend Mcbrien Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mcbrien Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mcbrien Elementary School offer ?
Mcbrien Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcbrien Elementary School part of?
Mcbrien Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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