Brown Elementary School serves 151 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
151 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Brown Elementary School?
151 students attend Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Brown Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brown Elementary School?
Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brown Elementary School offer ?
Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brown Elementary School part of?
Brown Elementary School is part of Mifflin County School District.
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