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#1126 of 1,823 schools in IN

Brownstown Central Middle School

Middle School · Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp · Brownstown, IN

A Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

520 W Walnut St, Brownstown, IN 47220

  • Math 29% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.8% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.4 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment6.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$12,700
Chronic Absenteeism24.3%

Students at Brownstown Central Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency29%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
29%
2025
Math
29%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Brownstown Central Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low45/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,720

Median home value

$165,700

Median rent

$732/mo

College educated

22.8%

Homeownership

85%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brownstown Central Middle School is listed in Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brownstown Central Middle School

Brownstown Central Middle School is a public middle school in Brownstown, IN, part of Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 317 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,126 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brownstown Central Middle School

What grades does Brownstown Central Middle School serve?

Brownstown Central Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Brownstown Central Middle School?

Brownstown Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownstown Central Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Brownstown Central Middle School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brownstown Central Middle School rank in IN?

Brownstown Central Middle School ranks #1,126 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Brownstown Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brownstown Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Brownstown Central Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brownstown Central Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Brownstown Central Middle School a charter school?

No, Brownstown Central Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brownstown Central Middle School a Title I school?

No, Brownstown Central Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brownstown Central Middle School?

52.1% of students at Brownstown Central 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
317
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.3%
Area population (ZIP 47220)
6,070
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
40.8
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 47220; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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