William Herbert Brewster Elementary School
Memphis, TN 38112
Phone: (901) 416-7150
District: Shelby County Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 548 students
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School, a public school located in Memphis, TN, serves grades PK-5 in the Shelby County Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School is a public school located in Memphis, TN. 548 students attend William Herbert Brewster Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) data from Tennessee Department of Education, and using 2024 Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) data from Tennessee Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from Tennessee Department of Education, and using 2024 Student Growth - ACT data from Tennessee Department of Education. |
Posted: February 17, 2016
Good School. No aftercare for all students. Limited to just 50. If you need aftercare do not go here! Also school is dismissed at 3:00PM not 3:15PM!!!!!! Parents have less than 30 minutes to pick up their kids to avoid late reporting. BECAUSE THE STAFF IS LEAVING AT 3:15PM
Posted: November 16, 2014
This school is a good school. It challenges students to do there best . I went pre-k though 1 then 3 until 5 so I enjoyed it. They have many activities for your child. Brewster does not care who or what you are yea I under that test scores are low but look at it some kids help the scores then you have the percental that bring it down no it's not a bad school some of the student make the school bad.
Posted: January 21, 2013
WH Brewster is a wonderful school. Sadly they face many challenges including language barriers and some parental apathy. I feel that they give 110% and really love the kids. My son is in Optional, Clue, and scored above average on all parts of the T-CAP in 3rd grade, and is well on his way to do just as well in the 4th grade. Overall the T-CAP scores for students at this school are low, but I feel that the school is not to blame because they constantly reach out to parents and encourage them to get involved. I am pleased with the school and don t have a single complaint despite what some people might think. I think some people are missing out on a diamond in the rough.
Posted: September 27, 2011
I had the misfortune of working at this horrible school for several years. The staff is top-notch, but the administration is the very worst sort you can have in Memphis. More concerned with appearances and reaching state-mandated test scores than education, every decision is made around making the administration look good rather than supporting the teachers. I would never send my child to this school despite the fact that there are many great teachers there. I hope and pray that every teacher there can find a job elsewhere. After 3 years of not reaching the required test-scores, there ins't a bright future for this school. Send your kids elsewhere if you can.
Posted: August 10, 2011
william herbert brewster school is a excellent school.the teachers and principle are tops.My daughter attended this school third grade until fifth grade.My daughter has aspergers syndrome its a form of autism the teachers and staff did a great job in helping with her disabilities and academic success she was an honer role student while attending this school. Darneisha loved this school and so did I.We will miss yall!
Posted: June 27, 2009
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harbor Town | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 4.6 mi | |
| 2 | Oak Forest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 8.6 mi | |
| 3 | Daybreak | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 8.8 mi | |
| 4 | Rivercrest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 10.7 mi | |
| 5 | Country Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bartlett | TN | 11.3 mi | |
| 6 | Oakwood Subdivision | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lakeland | TN | 15.6 mi | |
| 7 | Templeton Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Atoka | TN | 21.2 mi | |
| 8 | Blaydes Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Atoka | TN | 21.5 mi | |
| 9 | Glenview Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Munford | TN | 23.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midtown Memphis | Memphis | TN | 2.3 mi | |
| 2 | Bartlett | Bartlett | TN | 7 mi | |
| 3 | Cordova | Memphis | TN | 11 mi | |
| 4 | Millington | Millington | TN | 14.1 mi | |
| 5 | Lakeland | Lakeland | TN | 14.5 mi | |
| 6 | Arlington | Arlington | TN | 19.3 mi | |
| 7 | Desoto County | Hernando | MS | 22.2 mi | |
| 8 | Atoka | Atoka | TN | 23.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Tennessee National Guard Memphis | 5.6 mi. |
| NSA Mid South | 14.7 mi. |
