Serving 340 students in grades 6-8, Brown Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 340 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Brown Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Brown Middle School?
340 students attend Brown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Brown Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brown Middle School?
Brown Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brown Middle School offer ?
Brown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brown Middle School part of?
Great school. No problems other than a few fights..
- Posted by Student/Alumni - conco
210/5/2010
This school is so full of violence, hate, cussing, and just generally unruly children. The teachers do seem to care and try but it does not seem to be helping. The new principal has NOT made things better, only worse. My children will not go there again.
- Posted by Parent - candy
29/1/2010
Violence is rampant and the rules for suspension are rarely honored.
- Posted by Parent - paren
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 340 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
