Serving 317 students in grades 6-12, Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee 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 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee's student population of 317 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee 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 Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee 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
#1585 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
77%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
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 Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee's ranking?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee is ranked #1585 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee?
317 students attend Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee offer ?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee part of?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee located?
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee is located in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 17 other public schools located in Whitehaven.
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