Brown Deer Middle School (Closed 2014)

5757 West Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Brown Deer Middle School serves 501 students in grades 5-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
501 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(12-13)
42%
48%
(12-13)
24%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
48%
9%
White
28%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
How many students attend Brown Deer Middle School?
501 students attend Brown Deer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Brown Deer Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brown Deer Middle School?
Brown Deer Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brown Deer Middle School offer ?
Brown Deer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Brown Deer Middle School part of?
Brown Deer Middle School is part of Brown Deer School District.

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