Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Berclair Elementary School 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 20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Berclair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Berclair Elementary School's student population of 638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
638 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
50 teachers
School Rankings
Berclair Elementary School 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 Berclair Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1412 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
59%
16%
Black
21%
20%
White
17%
57%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berclair Elementary School's ranking?
Berclair Elementary School is ranked #1412 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Berclair Elementary School?
638 students attend Berclair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Berclair Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Berclair Elementary School offer ?
Berclair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Berclair Elementary School part of?
Berclair Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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