Brownsville Attendance Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Attendance Zone: The Brownsville Attendance Center serves the entire Carmi, IL district, encompassing an area of approximately 297.9 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being nearly 20 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students (19-20)
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)n/a
26%
Black
(19-20)n/a
17%
White
(19-20)98%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
78%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brownsville Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Brownsville Attendance Center is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brownsville Attendance Center?
64 students attend Brownsville Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Brownsville Attendance Center students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Brownsville Attendance Center offer ?
Brownsville Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Brownsville Attendance Center part of?
Brownsville Attendance Center is part of Carmi-White County CUSD 5 School District.
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