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Berclair Elementary

Elementary School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN

A Memphis-shelby County Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

810 N Perkins Rd, Memphis, TN 38122

  • Math 23% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 21% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.1% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.3% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-16.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.5 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$13,695
Chronic Absenteeism31.6%

Students at Berclair Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency21%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2025.

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
11%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
11%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
19%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 21 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Berclair Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High9,456/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Memphis), 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

$45,456

Median home value

$108,200

Median rent

$1,127/mo

College educated

22.2%

Homeownership

48.7%

Poverty rate

27.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Aurora Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.3K–50.5 mi330Compare →
Memphis Business Academy Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.7PK–50.6 mi307Compare →
Avon SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7K–121.0 mi171Compare →
White Station ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–51.0 mi795Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Memphis-shelby County Schools

Schools in district
222
Rank in district
#75 of 202
District spending per student
$13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Berclair Elementary is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Berclair Elementary

Berclair Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 627 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,080 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Berclair Elementary

What grades does Berclair Elementary serve?

Berclair Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Berclair Elementary?

Berclair Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 627 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Berclair Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Berclair Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Berclair Elementary rank in TN?

Berclair Elementary ranks #1,080 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Berclair Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Berclair Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Berclair Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Berclair Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is Berclair Elementary a charter school?

No, Berclair Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Berclair Elementary a Title I school?

No, Berclair Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
627
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.6%
Area population (ZIP 38122)
25,310
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
31.4
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 38122; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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