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#1685 of 1,992 schools in MN
Browns Valley Middle
Middle School · Browns Valley Public School Dist · Browns Valley, MN
A Browns Valley Public School Dist middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX N, Browns Valley, MN 56219
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Browns Valley Middle score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Browns Valley Middle 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,429
Median home value
$169,400
Median rent
$589/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56219; 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.
Browns Valley Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,589NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Browns Valley Middle is listed in Browns Valley Public School Dist; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Browns Valley Middle
Browns Valley Middle is a public middle school in Browns Valley, MN, part of Browns Valley Public School Dist, serving approximately 68 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,685 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Browns Valley Middle
What grades does Browns Valley Middle serve?
Browns Valley Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Browns Valley Middle?
Browns Valley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Browns Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Browns Valley Middle is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Browns Valley Middle rank in MN?
Browns Valley Middle ranks #1,685 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Browns Valley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Browns Valley Middle 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 Browns Valley Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Browns Valley Middle has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Browns Valley Middle a charter school?
No, Browns Valley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Browns Valley Middle a Title I school?
No, Browns Valley Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Browns Valley Middle?
51.5% of students at Browns Valley Middle 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
- 68
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Traverse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (320) 695-2103
- Area population (ZIP 56219)
- 901
- Area median age
- 46.8
Official sources & links
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 56219; 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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