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East Side Elementary

Elementary School · Haywood County

1315 East Jefferson, Brownsville, TN 38012

Enrollment

361

Student-Teacher

14.4:1

Score

5.9

Grades

3rd – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Tennessee schools

#1,094 of 1,786

In Brownsville

#3 of 6

public schools

In district

#3 of 6

Haywood County

School environment

8.9 / 10

Excellent

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East Side Elementary

5.9/10

Elementary School in Brownsville · grades 3rd – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Haywood County Virtual Academy

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4.9/10

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About East Side Elementary

East Side Elementary is a public elementary school in Brownsville, TN, part of Haywood County. East Side Elementary serves approximately 361 students, and covers grades 3rd-4th, and has a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. East Side Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,094 of 1,786 schools in TN.

Structured state assessment records for East Side Elementary show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • District avg 6.2
  • TN avg 6.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.6% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.4% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-24.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.4 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,014
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

East Side Elementary — Students at East Side Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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Test Scores TN TCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 26.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.2% (2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency 24.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 TCAP)

Based on 31 test records from TN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
30%
ELA
29%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
26%
2011
Math
31%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
24.5%
ELA
24.5%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
16%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
9.8%
ELA
22.2%
2025
Math
14.6%
ELA
26.4%

* 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: 5.2/10.

How East Side Elementary Compares

See how East Side Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.9/10
39th percentile in TN
Academic
4.9/10
Below Average
Growth
5.2/10
Average
Environment
8.9/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
25 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
14.7%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

1315 East Jefferson, Brownsville, TN 38012

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering East Side Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Gadsden Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 18.2 miles away, in nearby Gadsden), which scores notably higher. Another option is Alamo Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 15.4 miles away, in nearby Alamo), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Bells Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 12.7 miles away, in nearby Bells), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brownsville, see our Brownsville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 19.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Haywood County Virtual Academy Brownsville 0.6 mi
Haywood High School Brownsville 0.8 mi 4.9
Anderson Early Childhood Brownsville 1.4 mi 8.1
Haywood Elementary Brownsville 1.7 mi 4.6
Haywood Middle School Brownsville 2.1 mi 5.2
Sunny Hill Intermediate School Brownsville 2.9 mi 7.8
Bells Elementary Bells 12.7 mi 8.8
Maury City Elementary Maury City 15.7 mi 8.8
Crockett County High School Alamo 15.3 mi 5.2
Crockett County Middle School Alamo 15.4 mi 7.0
CROCKETT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Maury City 16.2 mi
Alamo Elementary Alamo 15.4 mi 8.9
Denmark Elementary Denmark 15.5 mi 4.6
Whiteville Elementary Whiteville 19.5 mi 5.8
Gadsden Elementary Gadsden 18.2 mi 9.3
Friendship Elementary Friendship 21.1 mi 6.4
A.S.B. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE Whitsville 21.8 mi
FAMILY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Denmark 18.1 mi 7.5
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School Somerville 22.0 mi 3.2
Ripley High School Ripley 19.3 mi 4.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 38012 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$41,485

Median Home Value

$129,800

Median Rent

$727/mo

Population

13,079

College Educated

12.9%

Homeownership

51.8%

Avg Commute

24.3 min

Poverty Rate

24.4%

Median Age

43

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about East Side Elementary

What grades does East Side Elementary serve?

East Side Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.

How many students attend East Side Elementary?

East Side Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Side Elementary rank in TN?

East Side Elementary ranks #1,094 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is East Side Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

East Side 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 East Side Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Side Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is East Side Elementary a charter school?

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

Is East Side Elementary a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
24 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
40 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
3rd – 4th
Enrollment
361
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Haywood County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%

District

Haywood County
District Enrollment
2,574
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,014
District Rank
#3 of 6

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