Brown Deer Middle/high

8060 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 944 students in grades 6-12, Brown Deer Middle/high ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 944 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brown Deer Middle/high ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Brown Deer Middle/high's student population of 944 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
944 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Brown Deer Middle/high ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown Deer Middle/high is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1677 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
39%
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25%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brown Deer Middle/high and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brown Deer Middle/high and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
12%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
57%
9%
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White
14%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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≥95%
90%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brown Deer Middle/high's ranking?
Brown Deer Middle/high is ranked #1677 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brown Deer Middle/high?
The graduation rate of Brown Deer Middle/high is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Brown Deer Middle/high?
944 students attend Brown Deer Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Brown Deer Middle/high students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brown Deer Middle/high?
Brown Deer Middle/high has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brown Deer Middle/high offer ?
Brown Deer Middle/high offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brown Deer Middle/high part of?
Brown Deer Middle/high is part of Brown Deer School District.

School Reviews

5   5/24/2014
This school looks like a good environment for teens and it looks descent.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - caitl

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 944 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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