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Bruce Elementary
Elementary School · Memphis-Shelby County Schools
581 S Bellevue Blvd, Memphis, TN 38104
Enrollment
481
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
481
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Tennessee schools
#1,123 of 1,786
In Memphis
#78 of 199
public schools
In district
#80 of 202
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
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Bruce Elementary
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About Bruce Elementary
Bruce Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Bruce Elementary serves approximately 481 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. Bruce Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,123 of 1,786 schools in TN.
Structured state assessment records for Bruce Elementary show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
- This school 5.8 · Average
- District avg 6.0
- TN avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Bruce Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
35% of students at Bruce Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Bruce Elementary — Students at Bruce Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)
Based on 21 test records from TN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How Bruce Elementary Compares
See how Bruce Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
581 S Bellevue Blvd, Memphis, TN 38104
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bruce Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Idlewild Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GRACE-ST LUKES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Memphis, see our Memphis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Middle Memphis | 0.0 mi | 3.5 |
| Central High Memphis | 0.2 mi | 4.1 |
| 1ST CLASS MONTESSORI Memphis | 0.3 mi | — |
| 1ST CLASS MONTESSORI - I Memphis | 0.3 mi | — |
| Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High Memphis | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Cummings Elementary/Middle Memphis | 0.9 mi | 4.8 |
| MEMPHIS RECOVERY CENTER Memphis | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Medical District High School Memphis | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Memphis | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| GRACE-ST LUKES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Memphis | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Rozelle Elementary Memphis | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Hollis F. Price Middle College Memphis | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Soulsville Charter School Memphis | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Memphis Delta Preparatory Memphis | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| B. T. Washington High Memphis | 1.3 mi | 4.5 |
| Crosstown High School Memphis | 1.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Compass Community School Midtown Campus Memphis | 1.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS Memphis | 1.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Idlewild Elementary Memphis | 1.4 mi | 9.0 |
| Circles Of Success Learning Academy Memphis | 1.7 mi | 3.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 38104 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,452
Median Home Value
$301,100
Median Rent
$1,073/mo
Population
22,925
College Educated
51.9%
Homeownership
39.4%
Avg Commute
18.4 min
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Median Age
37.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Adrian Burnett Elementary Knoxville, TN | 5.8 |
| Barret's Chapel Elementary/Middle Arlington, TN | 5.8 |
| Bobby Ray Memorial Mcminnville, TN | 5.8 |
| East Hardin Elementary Savannah, TN | 5.8 |
| East Hickman Intermediate School Lyles, TN | 5.8 |
| East Robertson Elementary Cross Plains, TN | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bruce Elementary
What grades does Bruce Elementary serve?
Bruce Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bruce Elementary?
Bruce Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bruce Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bruce Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bruce Elementary rank in TN?
Bruce Elementary ranks #1,123 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Bruce Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bruce Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Bruce Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bruce Elementary has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Bruce Elementary a charter school?
No, Bruce Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bruce Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bruce Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (901) 416-4495
Resources & Links
District
Memphis-Shelby County Schools- District Enrollment
- 110,057
- Schools in District
- 222
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,695
- District Rank
- #80 of 202
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