Is Brown County Middle School a good school?

Brown County Middle School ranks 681 st of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Brown County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 185 students attended Brown County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Brown County Middle School?

Students at Brown County Middle School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

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

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

Brown County Middle School

Summary:

Brown County Middle School is a public middle school in Mount Sterling, Illinois, serving 206 students in grades 5-8 as part of the Brown County CUSD 1 district, which is ranked 456 out of 813 districts in the state.

The school faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate that has risen from 8.5% to 18.9% in recent years, well above the state average of 12.2%. Academically, Brown County Middle School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (12.5% to 48%) and Mathematics (18.8% to 34.6%) are consistently below state and district averages. However, the school's science proficiency rates, at 47.7%, are closer to the state average of 53.2%. Interestingly, male students outperform female students, and low-income students perform better than the school's overall performance, suggesting the school may be effectively supporting its economically disadvantaged population.

Compared to nearby schools, Bluffs Junior High School and Central Junior High School both outperform Brown County Middle School in ELA and math proficiency, while Meredosia-Chambersburg Junior High has the lowest performance among the nearby schools. Overall, Brown County Middle School's declining performance compared to other Illinois middle schools is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation and potential interventions to support student success.

Detail:

Public 5-8

504 E Main Street
Mount Sterling, IL 62353-1377

(217) 773-7601

District: Brown County CUSD 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
681^st of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,431

Students who attend Brown County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Brown County High School

Feeder schools for Brown County Middle School:

Elementary:

Brown County Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 185

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

Hispanic:

3.8%

African American:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brown County Middle School ranks better than 50% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.35. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), Hispanic (3.8%), Asian (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brown County Middle School is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Brown County Middle School employs 14.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brown County Middle School is $13,431.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brown County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brown County Middle School 681^st of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Brown County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Brown County CUSD 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Brown County CUSD 1 456^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brown County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Brown County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2004	42.99	764^th	1204	36.5%
2005	58.41	603^rd	1209	50.1%
2006	51.89	718^th	1272	43.6%
2007	33.16	959^th	1287	25.5%
2008	42.10	851^st	1293	34.2%
2009	63.23	547^th	1318	58.5%
2010	68.14	460^th	1327	65.3%
2011	54.47	714^th	1344	46.9%
2012	73.90	334^th	1365	75.5%
2013	55.12	619^th	1367	54.7%
2014	55.48	588^th	1322	55.5%
2015	28.20	925^th	1302	29.0%
2016	35.90	792^nd	1294	38.8%
2017	40.51	739^th	1293	42.8%
2018	35.69	803^rd	1293	37.9%
2019	37.45	803^rd	1356	40.8%
2021	52.37	490^th	1241	60.5%
2022	54.84	513^th	1369	62.5%
2023	53.27	541^st	1367	60.4%
2024	44.35	681^st	1363	50.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brown County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	50.17	514^th	1161	55.7%
2019	42.61	675^th	1217	44.5%
2021	57.03	318^th	1019	68.8%
2022	48.62	538^th	1221	55.9%
2023	50.07	539^th	1234	56.3%
2024	45.65	595^th	1219	51.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Brown County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	39.28	728^th	1226	40.6%
2019	43.16	690^th	1276	45.9%
2021	44.79	510^th	1017	49.9%
2022	42.25	675^th	1286	47.5%
2023	46.77	611^th	1275	52.1%
2024	37.20	743^rd	1251	40.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Brown County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	29.12	850^th	1223	30.5%
2019	29.47	890^th	1296	31.3%
2021	56.03	358^th	1048	65.8%
2022	69.33	304^th	1286	76.4%
2023	56.89	453^rd	1292	64.9%
2024	47.31	582^nd	1264	54.0%

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Rank History for White students at Brown County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	20.54	755^th	889	15.1%
2019	20.69	759^th	905	16.1%
2021	35.26	511^th	813	37.1%
2022	36.30	559^th	898	37.8%
2023	35.77	580^th	895	35.2%
2024	29.35	634^th	875	27.5%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board 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: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Brown County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	229	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
2005	223	2	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
2006	215	1	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2007	203	1	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	214
2008	199	3	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
2009	197	4	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
2010	202	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
2011	193	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	197
2012	184	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	187
2013	185	0	1	0	0	0	3	0	189
2014	189	0	1	2	0	0	4	0	196
2015	188	1	0	5	1	0	4	0	199
2016	212	0	0	6	1	0	3	0	222
2017	212	0	0	6	1	0	3	0	222
2018	211	0	0	3	0	0	4	0	218
2019	186	4	0	3	0	0	3	0	196
2020	210	4	0	4	0	0	4	0	222
2021	197	4	1	5	0	0	3	0	210
2022	175	2	0	8	0	0	3	0	188
2023	194	1	2	6	0	0	3	0	206
2024	172	2	2	7	0	0	2	0	185

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 Brown County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	234	14.0	16.7	29.5
2005	233	13.0	17.9	31.3
2006	225	13.0	17.3	44.9
2007	214	13.0	16.5	45.1
2008	207	12.0	17.3	40.1
2009	207	13.5	15.3	43.5
2010	205	13.5	15.1	43.9
2011	197	13.5	14.5	38.6
2012	187	13.5	13.8	44.4
2013	189	13.8	13.6	46
2014	196	12.0	16.3	50
2015	199	13.0	15.3	46.7
2016	222	15.0	14.8	41.4
2017	222	15.9	13.8	98.6
2018	218	15.2	14.2	100
2019	196	15.4	12.6	46.4
2020	222	18.0	12.2	51.4
2021	210	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	188	16.3	11.5	50.5
2023	206	16.9	12.1	40.8
2024	185	14.3	12.8	46.5

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 Brown County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	234	14.0	16.7	29.5
2005	233	13.0	17.9	31.3
2006	225	13.0	17.3	44.9
2007	214	13.0	16.5	45.1
2008	207	12.0	17.3	40.1
2009	207	13.5	15.3	43.5
2010	205	13.5	15.1	43.9
2011	197	13.5	14.5	38.6
2012	187	13.5	13.8	44.4
2013	189	13.8	13.6	46
2014	196	12.0	16.3	50
2015	199	13.0	15.3	46.7
2016	222	15.0	14.8	41.4
2017	222	15.9	13.8	98.6
2018	218	15.2	14.2	100
2019	196	15.4	12.6	46.4
2020	222	18.0	12.2	51.4
2021	210	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	188	16.3	11.5	50.5
2023	206	16.9	12.1	40.8
2024	185	14.3	12.8	46.5

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.

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