Below Average
#1505 of 1,786 schools in TN
Brown Middle School
Middle School · Hamilton County · Harrison, TN
A Hamilton County middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5716 Hwy 58, Harrison, TN 37341
- Math 16% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brown Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 16% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Brown 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 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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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
$93,114
Median home value
$264,300
Median rent
$1,229/mo
College educated
29.6%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga School for the Liberal ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 923 | Compare → |
| Hamilton County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Hunter Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 697 | Compare → |
| Silverdale Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,107 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #66 of 80
- District spending per student
- $14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brown Middle School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brown Middle School
Brown Middle School is a public middle school in Harrison, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 340 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,505 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brown Middle School
What grades does Brown Middle School serve?
Brown Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Brown Middle School?
Brown Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown Middle School 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 Brown Middle School rank in TN?
Brown Middle School ranks #1,505 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Brown Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brown Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brown Middle School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brown Middle School a charter school?
No, Brown Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brown Middle School a Title I school?
No, Brown Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (423) 344-1439
- Area population (ZIP 37341)
- 14,966
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 37341; 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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