Serving 252 students in grades 5-6, Brown County Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 32% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Brown County Intermediate School?
252 students attend Brown County Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Brown County Intermediate School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brown County Intermediate School?
Brown County Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brown County Intermediate School offer ?
Brown County Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Brown County Intermediate School part of?
Brown County Intermediate School is part of Brown County School Corporation School District.
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