Serving 568 students in grades 7-8, Brown Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brown Middle serves the northern part of Forney, TX, covering an area of approximately 33 square miles. Families within this zone are typically within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brown Middle School's student population of 568 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
568 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brown Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4488 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
69%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brown Middle School's ranking?
Brown Middle School is ranked #4488 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Brown Middle School often compared to?
Brown Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warren Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Brown Middle School?
568 students attend Brown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Brown Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brown Middle School?
Brown Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brown Middle School offer ?
Brown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Brown Middle School part of?
Brown Middle School is part of Forney Independent School District.
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