Serving 443 students in grades 6-8, Browning Springs Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Browning Springs Middle School serves the northern part of Madisonville, KY, covering an area of approximately 35.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 5.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Browning Springs Middle School's student population of 443 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
443 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Browning Springs Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Browning Springs Middle School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1085 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Brown and Beige
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Browning Springs Middle School's ranking?
Browning Springs Middle School is ranked #1085 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Browning Springs Middle School often compared to?
Browning Springs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Madison Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Browning Springs Middle School?
443 students attend Browning Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Browning Springs Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Browning Springs Middle School?
Browning Springs Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Browning Springs Middle School offer ?
Browning Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Browning Springs Middle School part of?
Browning Springs Middle School is part of Hopkins County School District.
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