About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Tipton County School District
Brighton Elementary School is located in Brighton, TN and is one of 10 elementary schools in Tipton County School District. It is a public school that serves 813 students in grades PK-5.
Brighton Elementary School made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Tennessee in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Brighton Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Brighton Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Tennessee average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Brighton Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Brighton Elementary School made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Tennessee in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Brighton Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Brighton Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Tennessee average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Brighton Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton Middle School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Tipton County Alternative Learning Center 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Munford Elementary School 4.2 miles | n/a | |
| Atoka Elementary School 4.5 miles | n/a | |
| Northwest Elementary School 6.5 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 813
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51%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Brighton Elementary School had 51% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Tennessee had 55% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
90%
Black
8%
Hispanic
1%
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Tipton County School District District Spending
$6,941Per Pupil
The Tipton County School District spends $6,941 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 67% on instruction, 27% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Tipton County School District District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Brighton Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Tennessee average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the TCAP
What is it?
The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading/language arts, math, science and social studies, and in grades 5 and 8 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of below proficient, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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