Serving 431 students in grades 4-8, Brown Intermediate Center 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 was 7% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)7%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)14%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
15%
Black
48%
14%
White
14%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
How many students attend Brown Intermediate Center?
431 students attend Brown Intermediate Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Brown Intermediate Center students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brown Intermediate Center?
Brown Intermediate Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brown Intermediate Center offer ?
Brown Intermediate Center offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Brown Intermediate Center part of?
Brown Intermediate Center is part of South Bend Community School Corporation School District.
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