Brownell Middle School
Tel:
(313)432-3900
- Brownell Middle School serves 614 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Brownell Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Brownell Middle School's student population of 614 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 614 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Brownell Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Brownell Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #64 out of 3,159 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 5% | 18% |
| White | 86% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grosse Pointe Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Brownell Middle School is Grosse Pointe South High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Marquette Elementary-middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kerby Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grosse Pointe Kerby Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 353 students
0.4 miles
285 Kerby Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313)432-4200 0.4 K-5 353 - Grosse Pointe Marquette Elementary-middle School Grades: K-8 | 521 students
1.0 miles
6145 Canyon St
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313)417-9360 1.0 K-8 521 - Grosse Pointe Richard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 353 students
1.0 miles
176 Mckinley Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313)432-4900 1.0 K-5 353 - Grosse Pointe John Monteith Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 442 students
1.2 miles
1275 Cook Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313)432-4500 1.2 K-5 442 - Grosse Pointe Grosse Pointe South High School Grades: 9-12 | 1665 students
1.4 miles
11 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313)432-3500 1.4 9-12 1665
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