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#1020 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 48% in state
Brown Deer Middle/high
High School · Brown Deer School District · Brown Deer, WI
A high school in Brown Deer, WI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8060 N 60th St, Brown Deer, WI 53223
- Math 43% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Brown Deer Middle/high score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brown Deer Middle/high 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,960/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brown Deer), 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
$60,477
Median home value
$184,300
Median rent
$1,071/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early View Academy of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Destiny High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Green Tree Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 6–12 | 1.6 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Harold S Vincent School of Agricultural ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 708 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brown Deer School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,230NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brown Deer Middle/high is listed in Brown Deer School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brown Deer Middle/high
Brown Deer Middle/high is a public high school in Brown Deer, WI, part of Brown Deer School District, serving approximately 925 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,020 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brown Deer Middle/high
What grades does Brown Deer Middle/high serve?
Brown Deer Middle/high serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Brown Deer Middle/high?
Brown Deer Middle/high has an enrollment of approximately 925 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown Deer Middle/high?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown Deer Middle/high is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brown Deer Middle/high rank in WI?
Brown Deer Middle/high ranks #1,020 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Brown Deer Middle/high's MySchoolScout rating?
Brown Deer Middle/high has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Deer Middle/high?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brown Deer Middle/high has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brown Deer Middle/high a charter school?
No, Brown Deer Middle/high is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brown Deer Middle/high a Title I school?
No, Brown Deer Middle/high is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brown Deer Middle/high?
55.8% of students at Brown Deer Middle/high 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 925
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.4%
- Phone
- (414) 371-7000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 53223)
- 29,287
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 53223; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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