Serving 699 students in grades 6-8, 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 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brown Middle serves the west part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Most students can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brown Middle School's student population of 699 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
699 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.21, 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
#4795 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
89%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-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 #4795 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 Hornedo Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Brown Middle School?
699 students attend Brown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Brown Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brown Middle School?
Brown Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 6-8
What school district is Brown Middle School part of?
Brown Middle School is part of El Paso Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Brown Middle School located?
Brown Middle School is located in the Northwest El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Northwest El Paso.
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