Brown Deer Middle/high

8060 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 905 students in grades 6-12, Brown Deer Middle/high ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 905 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brown Deer Middle/high ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Brown Deer Middle/high's student population of 905 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
905 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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School Rankings

Brown Deer Middle/high ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown Deer Middle/high is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#1628 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
38%
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26%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
10%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
58%
9%
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White
16%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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≥95%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brown Deer Middle/high's ranking?
Brown Deer Middle/high is ranked #1628 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brown Deer Middle/high?
The graduation rate of Brown Deer Middle/high is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brown Deer Middle/high?
905 students attend Brown Deer Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Brown Deer Middle/high students are Black, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brown Deer Middle/high?
Brown Deer Middle/high has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brown Deer Middle/high offer ?
Brown Deer Middle/high offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brown Deer Middle/high part of?
Brown Deer Middle/high is part of Brown Deer School District.

School Reviews

5   5/24/2014
This school looks like a good environment for teens and it looks descent.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - caitl

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 905 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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