Serving 249 students in grades 5-8, Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏ ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏ ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏ's student population of 249 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student Known
School Rankings
Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏ ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏ is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1674 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
78%
21%
White
4%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏ's ranking?
Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏ is ranked #1674 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏ often compared to?
Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏis often viewed alongside schools like Lead Cameron by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏ?
249 students attend Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏ.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏ students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏ?
Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏ has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏ offer ?
Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏ offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏ part of?
Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏ is part of Achievement School District.
In what neighborhood is Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏ located?
Brick Church A Lead 51±¬ÁÏ is located in the Talbots Corner neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 9 other public schools located in Talbots Corner.
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