Brookside Elementary School serves 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
233 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
96%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?
233 students attend Brookside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Brookside Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brookside Elementary School offer ?
Brookside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Brookside Elementary School part of?
Brookside Elementary School is part of Sullivan County School District.
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