Serving 566 students in grades 6-8, E Lawson Brown Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
E Lawson Brown Middle School's student population of 566 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
E Lawson Brown Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E Lawson Brown Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1372 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
2%
25%
White
75%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E Lawson Brown Middle School's ranking?
E Lawson Brown Middle School is ranked #1372 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are E Lawson Brown Middle School often compared to?
E Lawson Brown Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ledford Middle School, Thomasville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend E Lawson Brown Middle School?
566 students attend E Lawson Brown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of E Lawson Brown Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E Lawson Brown Middle School?
E Lawson Brown Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does E Lawson Brown Middle School offer ?
E Lawson Brown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is E Lawson Brown Middle School part of?
E Lawson Brown Middle School is part of Davidson County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 1/25/2008
The aademic programs are very good . We have band, art and about every spaort there isand we have some good extracurricular activities in the afternoon.We have a reallllllyyyyy good basket-ball tEAM WE HAVE WON MANY SPORTS AWARDS AND WE HAVE A REALLY GOOD CHOOL BAND FOR 6,7,AND 8TH. We have parnet involvement and sometime we see other people's mom's walking down the hall and everything. Overall this is a great school to go to and a very safe envirement for eveyone.
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