Serving 396 students in grades 6-8, Brown County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brown County Junior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Nashville, IN, covering approximately 316.6 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes and an average distance of 10.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 13.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brown County Middle School's student population of 396 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Brown County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown County Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#949 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brown County Middle School's ranking?
Brown County Middle School is ranked #949 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Brown County Middle School?
396 students attend Brown County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Brown County Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brown County Middle School?
Brown County Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brown County Middle School offer ?
Brown County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brown County Middle School part of?
Brown County Middle School is part of Brown County School Corporation School District.
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