Margaret R Brown Elementary School serves 679 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Margaret R Brown Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Margaret R Brown Elementary School's student population of 679 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
679 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Margaret R Brown Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Margaret R Brown Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1519 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
43%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
64%
13%

Black
3%
13%

White
30%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret R Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret R Brown Elementary School is ranked #1519 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Margaret R Brown Elementary School?
679 students attend Margaret R Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Margaret R Brown Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 23:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Margaret R Brown Elementary School offer ?
Margaret R Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Margaret R Brown Elementary School part of?
Margaret R Brown Elementary School is part of Seymour Community Schools School District.
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