Serving 491 students in grades 6-8, T W Browne Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: T W Browne Middle serves the west part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 16.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
T W Browne Middle School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
T W Browne Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T W Browne Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5746 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
65%
54%
Black
30%
13%
White
2%
24%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T W Browne Middle School's ranking?
T W Browne Middle School is ranked #5746 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend T W Browne Middle School?
491 students attend T W Browne Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of T W Browne Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T W Browne Middle School?
T W Browne Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does T W Browne Middle School offer ?
T W Browne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is T W Browne Middle School part of?
T W Browne Middle School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is T W Browne Middle School located?
T W Browne Middle School is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 46 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.
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