Below Average
#3155 of 3,813 schools in IL
Brown County Middle School
Middle School · Brown County Cusd 1 · Mount Sterling, IL
A Brown County Cusd 1 middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
504 E Main Street, Mount Sterling, IL 62353
- Math 23% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brown County Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 63 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brown County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,625
Median home value
$143,800
Median rent
$736/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Brown County Cusd 1
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brown County Middle School is listed in Brown County CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brown County Middle School
Brown County Middle School is a public middle school in Mount Sterling, IL, part of Brown County Cusd 1, serving approximately 185 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,155 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brown County Middle School
What grades does Brown County Middle School serve?
Brown County Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Brown County Middle School?
Brown County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown County Middle School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brown County Middle School rank in IL?
Brown County Middle School ranks #3,155 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Brown County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brown County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brown County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brown County Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brown County Middle School a charter school?
No, Brown County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brown County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Brown County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brown County Middle School?
46.5% of students at Brown County Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Brown County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (217) 773-7601
- Area population (ZIP 62353)
- 5,012
- Area average commute
- 14.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62353; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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