Brownsville Area Middle School

Three Falcon Drive
Brownsville, PA 15417
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 352 students in grades 6-8, Brownsville Area Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brownsville Area Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Brownsville Area Middle School's student population of 352 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Brownsville Area Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brownsville Area Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2461 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Brownsville Area Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brownsville Area Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brownsville Area Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brownsville Area Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Brownsville Area Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brownsville Area Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Brownsville Area Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Brownsville Area Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Brownsville Area Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Brownsville Area Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Brownsville Area Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brownsville Area Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brownsville Area Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brownsville Area Middle School's ranking?
Brownsville Area Middle School is ranked #2461 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Brownsville Area Middle School often compared to?
Brownsville Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greensburg-salem Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Brownsville Area Middle School?
352 students attend Brownsville Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Brownsville Area Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brownsville Area Middle School?
Brownsville Area Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brownsville Area Middle School offer ?
Brownsville Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brownsville Area Middle School part of?
Brownsville Area Middle School is part of Brownsville Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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