Brownell Middle School vs. Beach Middle School
Should I attend Brownell Middle School or Beach Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Brownell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Beach Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 593 students in grades 5-8, Brownell Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 544 students in grades 6-8, Beach Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
593 students
544 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#190 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#422 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
151
-
Grade 6 Students
140
161
Grade 7 Students
141
185
Grade 8 Students
161
198
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
8%
1%
% White
83%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
