Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Margaret R Brown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana 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 Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret R Brown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Margaret R Brown Elementary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Stand Tall
School Rankings
Margaret R Brown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret R Brown Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1460 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
72%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
22%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret R Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret R Brown Elementary School is ranked #1460 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Margaret R Brown Elementary School often compared to?
Margaret R Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seymour-jackson Elementary School, Cortland Elementary School, Emerson Elementary 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 39% IN state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Margaret R Brown Elementary School?
524 students attend Margaret R Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Margaret R Brown Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret R Brown Elementary School?
Margaret R Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Margaret R Brown Elementary School offer ?
Margaret R Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaret R Brown Elementary School part of?
Margaret R Brown Elementary School is part of Seymour Community Schools.
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