D
Needs Improvement
48/100

East Brainerd Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 7660 Goodwin RD, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 31st percentile in Tennessee
Growth
D
Students gain 0.55 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
1,172
Students
enrolled
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%31/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.55 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.07 in 2009–19; 5th percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 32% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (+6 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency39% (+14 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%52%reading +6 pts, math +7 pts75th percentile (list)
Black22%22%reading +7 pts, math +10 pts73rd percentile (list)
Hispanic22%22%reading +3 pts, math +2 pts58th percentile (list)
Asian55%75%reading -6 pts, math +6 pts51st percentile (list)
Low-income17%27%reading +1 pts, math +12 pts67th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7660 Goodwin RD
City Chattanooga
ZIP Code 37421
District 4701590
NCES School ID 470159000716
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37421

Understanding the community around East Brainerd Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,562
Per Capita Income $44,081
Poverty Rate 7.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.4%
High School or Higher 92.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $265,000
Median Rent $1,224
Owner-Occupied 59.0%
Renter-Occupied 41.0%
View full data for ZIP 37421 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for East Brainerd Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 33.6%
White 28.0%
Hispanic/Latino 20.4%
Two or More Races 9.6%
Asian 8.2%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,172
Teachers (FTE) 79.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for East Brainerd Elementary School?
East Brainerd Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend East Brainerd Elementary School?
East Brainerd Elementary School has 1,172 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does East Brainerd Elementary School serve?
East Brainerd Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does East Brainerd Elementary School receive per student?
East Brainerd Elementary School receives $12,591 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around East Brainerd Elementary School in 37421 ▼
Avg Home Value
$365,097
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,464
1-Year Change
+0.5%
% Renters
41.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026