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Gene W. Brown Elementary School vs. Beech Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Gene W. Brown Elementary School
174 Imperial Blvd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Beech Elementary School
3120 Long Hollow Pike
Hendersonville, TN 37075
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Gene W. Brown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Beech Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gene W. Brown Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beech Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
389 students
387 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gene W. Brown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Beech Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gene W. Brown Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Beech Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gene W. Brown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Beech Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gene W. Brown Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sumner County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Beech Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sumner County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#276 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
#64 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gene W. Brown Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Beech Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 30% in TN)
75-79%
(Top 5% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gene W. Brown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sumner County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beech Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sumner County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 10% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gene W. Brown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sumner County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beech Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sumner County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 10% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gene W. Brown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sumner County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beech Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sumner County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gene W. Brown Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Beech Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
59
Kindergarten Students
70
52
Grade 1 Students
55
52
Grade 2 Students
59
55
Grade 3 Students
69
59
Grade 4 Students
70
58
Grade 5 Students
66
52

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gene W. Brown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sumner County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Beech Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sumner County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gene W. Brown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sumner County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Beech Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sumner County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gene W. Brown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sumner County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Beech Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sumner County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
54%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gene W. Brown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sumner County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Beech Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sumner County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gene W. Brown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sumner County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Beech Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sumner County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gene W. Brown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sumner County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Beech Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sumner County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gene W. Brown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sumner County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Beech Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sumner County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gene W. Brown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sumner County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Beech Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sumner County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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