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#716 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 40% in state

East Brainerd Elementary School

Elementary School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN

A Hamilton County elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7660 Goodwin RD, Chattanooga, TN 37421

  • Math 35% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.7% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.7% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-4.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.1 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$14,785
Chronic Absenteeism21.7%

Students at East Brainerd Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
38%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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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The neighborhood

Where East Brainerd Elementary School 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,779/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$79,958

Median home value

$299,600

Median rent

$1,313/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

60.6%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Parkridge Valley AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3private1–121.4 mi58Compare →
Annoor Academy of ChattanoogaPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–81.6 mi58Compare →
Hickory Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–52.1 mi68Compare →
Bess T Shepherd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–52.3 mi494Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hamilton County

Schools in district
81
Rank in district
#43 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

East Brainerd Elementary School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Brainerd Elementary School

East Brainerd Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 1,172 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #716 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Brainerd Elementary School

What grades does East Brainerd Elementary School serve?

East Brainerd Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend East Brainerd Elementary School?

East Brainerd Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,172 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Brainerd Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Brainerd Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Brainerd Elementary School rank in TN?

East Brainerd Elementary School ranks #716 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is East Brainerd Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Brainerd Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 East Brainerd Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Brainerd Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is East Brainerd Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is East Brainerd Elementary School a Title I school?

No, East Brainerd Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
1,172
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.7%
Area population (ZIP 37421)
52,516
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
41.1
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 37421; 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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