Is Robert Brown Middle School a good school?

Robert Brown Middle School ranks in the bottom 3.2% of Alabama middle schools.

How many students attend Robert Brown Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Robert Brown Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Robert Brown Middle School?

Students at Robert Brown Middle School are 97% African American, 1% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Robert Brown Middle School attend?

Students who attend Robert Brown Middle School usually go on to attend Greene County High School

Robert Brown Middle School

Summary:

Robert Brown Middle School is a public middle school located in Eutaw, Alabama, serving grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 337 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with over 95% of students identifying as such in recent years, and consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in the state.

Academically, Robert Brown Middle School's performance is significantly below the state and county averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics ranged from 0% in 8th grade to 8.2% in 4th grade, compared to the state averages of 22.06% to 38.32%. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rates were also low, ranging from 8.06% in 8th grade to 30.51% in 6th grade, compared to the state averages of 51.27% to 63.07%. Additionally, over 89% of Robert Brown Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state and Hale County averages, indicating a predominantly disadvantaged population.

In contrast, the nearby Hale County Middle School has a more racially diverse student body with a roughly even split between White and African American students. This stark difference in racial composition raises questions about the potential impact on educational experiences and outcomes. The consistent low performance and widening achievement gaps at Robert Brown Middle School suggest that further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the disparities and support the success of the students.

Detail:

Public 4-8

623 Mespotamia Street
Eutaw, AL 35462

(205) 372-3269

District: Greene County

SchoolDigger Rank:
428^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,323

Students who attend Robert Brown Middle School usually attend:

High:

Greene County High School

Feeder schools for Robert Brown Middle School:

Elementary:

Eutaw Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 337

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.0%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Robert Brown Middle School ranks worse than 97.1% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.52. (See more...)

Compare Details Robert Brown Middle School ranks worse than 96.8% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.53. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97%), Hispanic (1.5%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert Brown Middle School is 18.7. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert Brown Middle School is $12,323.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Robert Brown Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Robert Brown Middle School 664^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Robert Brown Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Robert Brown Middle School 428^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Robert Brown Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Robert Brown Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Robert Brown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	7.02	614^th	623	1.4%
2005	11.15	669^th	688	2.8%
2006	23.18	602^nd	689	12.6%
2007	25.76	588^th	698	15.8%
2008	17.54	650^th	698	6.9%
2009	11.16	672^nd	696	3.4%
2010	6.34	688^th	704	2.3%
2011	12.82	678^th	709	4.4%
2012	23.69	611^th	696	12.2%
2013	16.06	660^th	696	5.2%
2014	15.89	618^th	695	11.1%
2015	4.40	690^th	691	0.1%
2016	4.14	691^st	691	0.0%
2017	6.37	674^th	688	2.0%
2018	15.49	584^th	680	14.1%
2019	11.79	625^th	681	8.2%
2021	7.95	685^th	692	1.0%
2022	10.73	638^th	687	7.1%
2023	8.38	652^nd	680	4.1%
2024	7.52	664^th	684	2.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Robert Brown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	7.26	552^nd	567	2.6%
2018	17.54	575^th	651	11.7%
2019	16.60	586^th	649	9.7%
2021	8.38	652^nd	653	0.2%
2022	14.70	589^th	651	9.5%
2023	11.34	591^st	623	5.1%
2024	8.30	654^th	670	2.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Robert Brown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	7.73	621^st	639	2.8%
2018	18.86	542^nd	640	15.3%
2019	11.30	600^th	646	7.1%
2021	8.75	647^th	656	1.4%
2022	8.71	634^th	656	3.4%
2023	9.08	616^th	645	4.5%
2024	7.32	635^th	650	2.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Robert Brown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	6.49	633^rd	639	0.9%
2018	13.82	583^rd	650	10.3%
2019	13.92	587^th	650	9.7%
2021	8.82	661^st	669	1.2%
2022	14.64	581^st	669	13.2%
2023	9.02	618^th	649	4.8%
2024	9.52	620^th	655	5.3%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Robert Brown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	21.59	298^th	336	11.3%
2018	32.47	309^th	423	27.0%
2019	27.06	347^th	426	18.5%
2021	14.54	420^th	426	1.4%
2022	24.46	352^nd	426	17.4%
2023	18.53	391^st	427	8.4%
2024	17.97	393^rd	420	6.4%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Robert Brown Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Robert Brown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	27.17	321^st	407	21.1%
2005	13.91	386^th	415	7.0%
2006	16.73	373^rd	409	8.8%
2007	26.46	322^nd	412	21.8%
2008	35.46	299^th	417	28.3%
2009	32.08	319^th	425	24.9%
2010	13.47	390^th	435	10.3%
2011	13.12	394^th	435	9.4%
2012	42.93	293^rd	436	32.8%
2013	21.29	375^th	436	14.0%
2014	13.10	388^th	438	11.4%
2015	5.43	428^th	430	0.5%
2016	3.90	430^th	432	0.5%
2017	4.67	428^th	432	0.9%
2018	6.14	414^th	423	2.1%
2019	3.73	434^th	437	0.7%
2021	8.87	435^th	440	1.1%
2022	9.56	410^th	432	5.1%
2023	6.31	433^rd	437	0.9%
2024	8.53	428^th	442	3.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Robert Brown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	4.91	348^th	349	0.3%
2018	6.03	391^st	396	1.3%
2019	3.97	394^th	396	0.5%
2021	10.93	412^th	415	0.7%
2022	9.90	415^th	421	1.4%
2023	9.18	405^th	410	1.2%
2024	9.77	425^th	437	2.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Robert Brown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	4.54	376^th	380	1.1%
2018	6.69	380^th	392	3.1%
2019	4.39	394^th	399	1.3%
2021	9.56	408^th	415	1.7%
2022	13.47	383^rd	423	9.5%
2023	7.69	410^th	417	1.7%
2024	6.88	424^th	426	0.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Robert Brown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	5.50	379^th	380	0.3%
2018	7.00	384^th	397	3.3%
2019	4.10	397^th	399	0.5%
2021	9.32	414^th	418	1.0%
2022	7.90	424^th	427	0.7%
2023	6.22	419^th	419	0.0%
2024	11.59	395^th	428	7.7%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Robert Brown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	16.98	233^rd	247	5.7%
2019	11.27	249^th	252	1.2%
2021	16.87	259^th	266	2.6%
2022	19.61	251^st	271	7.4%
2023	13.79	258^th	263	1.9%
2024	18.76	253^rd	269	5.9%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Robert Brown Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	681	681
1989	6	659	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	665
1990	0	593	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	593
1991	1	580	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	581
1992	3	560	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
1993	3	545	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	548
1994	0	575	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	575
1995	1	672	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	673
1996	1	672	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	673
1997	11	723	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	734
1998	5	657	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	662
1999	3	676	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	679
2000	2	668	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	670
2001	4	451	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
2002	0	435	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
2003	0	435	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
2004	2	472	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
2005	1	447	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
2006	0	398	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	400
2007	0	359	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	360
2008	0	349	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
2009	0	313	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2010	0	346	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
2011	0	344	0	0	0	0	0	0	344
2012	2	343	0	0	0	0	1	0	346
2013	1	332	0	0	0	0	1	0	334
2014	1	312	0	0	0	0	0	0	313
2015	0	300	0	0	0	0	0	0	300
2016	0	271	0	0	0	0	0	0	271
2017	2	413	5	1	0	0	0	0	421
2018	2	362	5	7	0	0	0	0	376
2019	3	368	6	6	0	0	0	0	383
2020	2	343	3	5	0	0	0	0	353
2021	2	331	1	7	1	1	0	0	343
2022	0	317	2	11	0	0	2	0	332
2023	0	327	1	5	0	1	3	0	337

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Robert Brown Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	681	36.0	18.9	0
1989	665	35.0	19.0	n/a
1990	593	31.0	19.1	0
1991	581	32.0	18.1	n/a
1992	563	33.0	17.0	n/a
1993	548	28.0	19.6	n/a
1994	575	28.6	20.1	n/a
1995	673	39.5	17.0	n/a
1996	673	39.5	17.0	n/a
1997	734	39.6	18.5	82.3
1998	662	40.1	16.5	88.2
1999	679	43.0	15.8	93.1
2000	670	42.0	16.0	99.6
2001	455	31.0	14.7	99.3
2002	435	28.5	15.3	96.3
2003	435	28.5	15.3	96.3
2004	474	28.8	16.5	95.8
2005	448	27.0	16.6	95.1
2006	400	29.0	13.7	94.5
2007	360	27.0	13.3	91.9
2008	349	22.6	15.4	90.3
2009	313	20.6	15.0	91.7
2010	346	21.5	16.0	93.1
2011	344	25.7	13.3	95.9
2012	346	24.4	14.1	95.7
2013	334	22.9	14.5	93.4
2014	313	19.4	16.0	95.5
2015	300	16.0	18.7	98
2016	271	11.0	24.6	90.4
2017	421	22.0	19.1	72.2
2018	376	19.0	19.7	90.2
2019	383	22.4	17.0	90.1
2020	353	20.5	17.2	90.1
2021	343	21.5	15.9	90.1
2022	332	14.5	22.8	90.1
2023	337	18.0	18.7	89.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Robert Brown Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	681	36.0	18.9	0
1989	665	35.0	19.0	n/a
1990	593	31.0	19.1	0
1991	581	32.0	18.1	n/a
1992	563	33.0	17.0	n/a
1993	548	28.0	19.6	n/a
1994	575	28.6	20.1	n/a
1995	673	39.5	17.0	n/a
1996	673	39.5	17.0	n/a
1997	734	39.6	18.5	82.3
1998	662	40.1	16.5	88.2
1999	679	43.0	15.8	93.1
2000	670	42.0	16.0	99.6
2001	455	31.0	14.7	99.3
2002	435	28.5	15.3	96.3
2003	435	28.5	15.3	96.3
2004	474	28.8	16.5	95.8
2005	448	27.0	16.6	95.1
2006	400	29.0	13.7	94.5
2007	360	27.0	13.3	91.9
2008	349	22.6	15.4	90.3
2009	313	20.6	15.0	91.7
2010	346	21.5	16.0	93.1
2011	344	25.7	13.3	95.9
2012	346	24.4	14.1	95.7
2013	334	22.9	14.5	93.4
2014	313	19.4	16.0	95.5
2015	300	16.0	18.7	98
2016	271	11.0	24.6	90.4
2017	421	22.0	19.1	72.2
2018	376	19.0	19.7	90.2
2019	383	22.4	17.0	90.1
2020	353	20.5	17.2	90.1
2021	343	21.5	15.9	90.1
2022	332	14.5	22.8	90.1
2023	337	18.0	18.7	89.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Robert Brown Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,696 (21.9%)	$9,620 (78.1%)	$12,323

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert Brown Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 625^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 652^nd of 680 Elementary schools	4.1%
Ranks 434^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 433^rd of 437 Middle schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Robert Brown Middle School)	33.7	4.4	29.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Greene County)	33.7	4.4	29.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Robert Brown Middle School)	20.6	3.2	17.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Greene County)	20.6	3.2	17.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Robert Brown Middle School)	7.4	4.4	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Greene County)	7.4	4.4	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Robert Brown Middle School)	3.1	0	3.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Greene County)	3.1	0	3.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Robert Brown Middle School)	3.5	0	3.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Greene County)	3.5	0	3.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.7	21.1	23.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	383	337	12%
African American	368	327	11.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	1	83.3%
Hispanic	6	5	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	3	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.1%	89.9%	0.2%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)					Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Robert Brown Middle School	Public	4-8	623 Mespotamia Street	Eutaw	35462	Greene County	Greene County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 372-3269	337	18	18.7	89.9%	0 (0.0%)	327 (97.0%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	8.5	428^th of 442 public middle schools	3.2%		6.3	433^rd of 437 public middle schools	0.9%	5	8.2	4.5	5.1	1.5	0.0	3.3	9.7	19.7	28.4	30.5	8.8	8.1	$12,323	$2,696	$9,620
Hale County Middle School	Public	6-8	120 Wildcat Way	Moundville	35474	Hale County	Hale County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 371-7000	269	14	19.2	62.1%	119 (44.2%)	136 (50.6%)	11 (4.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	48.4	217^th of 442 public middle schools	50.9%		31.6	312^th of 437 public middle schools	28.6%	95			24.7	13.3	17.2		29.9			47.2	57.8	57.5	$8,124	$992	$7,108

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