Brown Deer Middle/High School is a high school on North 60th Street, Brown Deer, Wisconsin, USA. It serves approximately 800 students in grades 6 through 12.
Serving 925 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 22% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 925 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Brown Deer Middle/high's student population of 925 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
925 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brown Deer Middle/high ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown Deer Middle/high is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1615 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
57%
9%
White
13%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Freddy The Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brown Deer Middle/high's ranking?
Brown Deer Middle/high is ranked #1615 out of 1,962 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 90%.
How many students attend Brown Deer Middle/high?
925 students attend Brown Deer Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Brown Deer Middle/high students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 9% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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