Serving 656 students in grades 7-8, Brown 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 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brown Middle School's student population of 656 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
656 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brown Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown Middle School is 0.62, 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
#5685 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
56%
13%
White
14%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brown Middle School's ranking?
Brown Middle School is ranked #5685 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Brown Middle School often compared to?
Brown Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warren Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Brown Middle School?
656 students attend Brown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Brown Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brown Middle School?
Brown Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brown Middle School offer ?
Brown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Brown Middle School part of?
Brown Middle School is part of Forney Independent School District.
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