Very Good
#380 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 21% in state
Barger Academy of Fine Arts
Elementary School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A Hamilton County elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4808 Brainerd RD, Chattanooga, TN 37411
- Math 35% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barger Academy of Fine Arts score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Barger Academy of Fine Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,779/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chattanooga), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,180
Median home value
$216,800
Median rent
$1,031/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty's CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK | 0.4 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Brainerd Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Skyuka HallPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 114 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #23 of 80
- District spending per student
- $14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barger Academy of Fine Arts is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barger Academy of Fine Arts
Barger Academy of Fine Arts is a public elementary school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 362 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #380 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barger Academy of Fine Arts
What grades does Barger Academy of Fine Arts serve?
Barger Academy of Fine Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Barger Academy of Fine Arts?
Barger Academy of Fine Arts has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barger Academy of Fine Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Barger Academy of Fine Arts is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barger Academy of Fine Arts rank in TN?
Barger Academy of Fine Arts ranks #380 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Barger Academy of Fine Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Barger Academy of Fine Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barger Academy of Fine Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barger Academy of Fine Arts has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Barger Academy of Fine Arts a charter school?
No, Barger Academy of Fine Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barger Academy of Fine Arts a Title I school?
No, Barger Academy of Fine Arts is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (423) 493-0348
- Area population (ZIP 37411)
- 18,815
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37411; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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