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#1373 of 1,786 schools in TN
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee
High School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
817 Brownlee RD, Memphis, TN 38116
- Math 26% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$44,663
Median home value
$125,800
Median rent
$1,035/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Whitehaven HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,549 | Compare → |
| City University School of IndependenceCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| City University School of Liberal ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 201 | Compare → |
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
- #109 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
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee is a public high school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 317 students in grades 6th-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,373 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee
What grades does Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee serve?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee rank in TN?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee ranks #1,373 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee's MySchoolScout rating?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee a charter school?
Yes, Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee a Title I school?
No, Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (901) 538-9500
- Area population (ZIP 38116)
- 41,393
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 38116; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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