Very Good
#367 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 21% in state
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School
Elementary School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2605 Sam Cooper Blvd, Memphis, TN 38112
- Math 29% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Herbert Brewster Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is above 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 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (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 23 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where William Herbert Brewster Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 87Very 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
$52,639
Median home value
$206,900
Median rent
$969/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
27.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Binghampton CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Prep - Lester CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Springdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Exceptional Children Special PlacementsEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 461 | 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
- #24 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
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Herbert Brewster Elementary School
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 501 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Herbert Brewster Elementary School
What grades does William Herbert Brewster Elementary School serve?
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend William Herbert Brewster Elementary School?
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Herbert Brewster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Herbert Brewster Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Herbert Brewster Elementary School rank in TN?
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School ranks #367 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is William Herbert Brewster Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 William Herbert Brewster Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Herbert Brewster Elementary School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is William Herbert Brewster Elementary School a charter school?
No, William Herbert Brewster Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Herbert Brewster Elementary School a Title I school?
No, William Herbert Brewster Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 501
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (901) 416-7150
- Area population (ZIP 38112)
- 16,798
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 38112; 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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