Serving 204 students in grades 6-8, Ron Brown Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)29%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)17%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
17%
Black
100%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% DC state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% DC state average).
How many students attend Ron Brown Middle School?
204 students attend Ron Brown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ron Brown Middle School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ron Brown Middle School?
Ron Brown Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ron Brown Middle School offer ?
Ron Brown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ron Brown Middle School part of?
Ron Brown Middle School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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