Summary
Berclair Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 627 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 135 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Berclair Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Tennessee elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in TNReady Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Berclair Elementary's proficiency rates were 24.3% in Mathematics, 21.7% in English Language Arts, and 23.2% in Science, compared to the state averages of 42.2%, 38.9%, and 46.1%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly concerning in 5th grade, where proficiency rates are below 11% in Mathematics and English Language Arts. Berclair Elementary also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.9% to 29.5% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Nearby schools, such as Wells Station Elementary, Richland Elementary, and Grahamwood Elementary, generally outperform Berclair Elementary in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates and better rankings in the state. These schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates and higher spending per student, suggesting a potential correlation between resources and academic outcomes. Two nearby charter schools, Memphis Business Academy Elementary School and Aurora Collegiate Academy, also serve the Berclair area and have mixed performance compared to Berclair Elementary.
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