Brown Local School District
School District · Malvern, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
576
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
576
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#137 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,034
+$2,377 vs Ohio median
District size
576 students
Smaller than Ohio median
The short answer
Brown Local ranks #137 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Brown Local's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Malvern High School (8.5/10), Malvern Elementary School (7.8/10), and Malvern Middle School (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Brown Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malvern High School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Malvern Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Malvern Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Brown Local
Brown Local is a Malvern, Ohio school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 576 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. District-level spending was $17,034 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Brown Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Malvern High School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Brown Local students show an average math proficiency of 56.4% and ELA proficiency of 65.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Brown Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Brown Local with test data.
Schools in Brown Local
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Malvern
- Total Enrollment
- 576
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- District spending per student
- $17,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Brown Local?
Brown Local has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Brown Local?
The average composite rating for Brown Local is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Brown Local?
Brown Local's district-level spending was $17,034 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brown Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Brown Local is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Brown Local?
Malvern High School is the highest-rated school in Brown Local with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Brown Local?
Across schools in Brown Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Brown Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Brown Local has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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