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Brownstown Middle School

Middle School · Woodhaven-brownstown School District · Romulus, MI

A Woodhaven-brownstown School District middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

20135 INKSTER RD, Romulus, MI 48174

  • Math 28% vs MI 30% (2022)
  • Reading 45% vs MI 38% (2022)
  • 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-0.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.5 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment6.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$15,895
Chronic Absenteeism26.7%

Students at Brownstown Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
30%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
38%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 32 test records from MI 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

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The neighborhood

Where Brownstown 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. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,967/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Romulus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$65,675

Median home value

$151,500

Median rent

$1,053/mo

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48174; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Summit Academy North Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.66–81.3 mi409Compare →
Carl T Renton JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.06–83.3 mi580Compare →
Trillium AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–123.5 mi665Compare →
Boyd W Arthurs Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.36–84.6 mi553Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Woodhaven-brownstown School District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#5 of 9
District spending per student
$15,895NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brownstown Middle School is listed in Woodhaven-Brownstown School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brownstown Middle School

Brownstown Middle School is a public middle school in Romulus, MI, part of Woodhaven-brownstown School District, serving approximately 850 students in grades 6th-7th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,954 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brownstown Middle School

What grades does Brownstown Middle School serve?

Brownstown Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 7th.

How many students attend Brownstown Middle School?

Brownstown Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 850 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Brownstown Middle School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brownstown Middle School rank in MI?

Brownstown Middle School ranks #1,954 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Brownstown Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brownstown Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brownstown Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Brownstown Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Brownstown Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

52.1% of students at Brownstown 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 – 7th
Enrollment
850
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.7%
Area population (ZIP 48174)
31,809
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
38
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 · 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.
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 48174; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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