Brown County Middle School

Summary:

Brown County Middle School is a public middle school in Nashville, Indiana, serving 379 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Brown County School Corporation, which is ranked 128 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Brown County Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.72%) compared to nearby schools, it faces several challenges. The school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.2% to 45.3% over the past three years, which is notably higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the state and district averages, with some grades performing significantly below the state benchmarks. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (53.56%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Central Middle School, Bell Intermediate Academy, and Northside Middle School, Brown County Middle School generally underperforms in terms of test scores, school rankings, and student demographics. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, dropping from a high of 87 out of 472 Indiana middle schools in 2016-2017 to a low of 247 out of 485 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and learning from the practices of higher-performing neighboring schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 95 S Schoolhouse Ln
       Nashville, IN  47448


(812) 988-6605

District: Brown County School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
247th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,822 Help


Students who attend Brown County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Brown County High School

Feeder schools for Brown County Middle School:

Elementary:    Helmsburg Elementary School
    Sprunica Elementary School
    Van Buren Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  379

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Two or more races:
2.4%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brown County Middle School ranks worse than 50.9% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.62. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), two or more races (2.4%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brown County Middle School is 15.4. (See more...)
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Compare Brown County Middle School employs 24.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brown County Middle School is $12,822.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Brown County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Brown County Middle School 247th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Brown County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Brown County School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Brown County School Corporation 134th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brown County Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 67.28 107th 370 71.1%
2006 61.52 150th 375 60.0%
2007 56.81 180th 382 52.9%
2008 54.76 196th 392 50.0%
2009 62.63 162nd 423 61.7%
2010 63.95 161st 428 62.4%
2011 59.44 210th 451 53.4%
2012 74.04 84th 447 81.2%
2013 53.35 245th 444 44.8%
2014 73.91 95th 470 79.8%
2015 54.51 240th 485 50.5%
2016 61.33 207th 494 58.1%
2017 76.75 87th 472 81.6%
2018 64.25 176th 473 62.8%
2019 55.24 219th 470 53.4%
2021 71.21 122nd 483 74.7%
2022 55.02 220th 490 55.1%
2023 57.61 203rd 489 58.5%
2024 48.62 247th 485 49.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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
1988 350 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1989 355 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1990 343 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1991 375 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1992 399 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1993 402 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1994 380 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1995 406 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 4 416
1996 406 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 4 416
1997 414 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 1 418
1998 411 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1999 411 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2000 391 1 0 2 8 n/a n/a 0 402
2001 386 1 2 4 7 n/a n/a 0 400
2002 386 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2003 386 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2004 389 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2005 387 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2006 367 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2007 377 5 2 1 2 n/a n/a 4 391
2008 361 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 9 375
2009 361 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 8 371
2010 333 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 8 346
2011 296 0 1 1 2 0 4 0 304
2012 299 0 1 2 4 0 10 0 316
2013 319 0 2 3 5 0 13 0 342
2014 325 0 4 7 2 0 12 0 350
2015 302 1 2 6 4 0 8 0 323
2016 310 2 5 8 3 0 7 0 335
2017 301 0 5 7 2 0 4 0 319
2018 275 0 3 7 3 0 7 0 295
2019 260 1 3 7 4 0 6 0 281
2020 252 1 2 8 1 1 3 0 268
2021 260 2 1 3 1 1 5 0 273
2022 357 5 0 7 4 0 9 0 382
2023 359 3 0 6 2 0 9 0 379

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
1988 353 23.1 15.2 14.2
1989 360 22.9 15.7 13.9
1990 347 24.4 14.2 11.2
1991 377 22.9 16.4 9.8
1992 402 21.6 18.6 12.2
1993 406 23.1 17.6 15
1994 386 23.7 16.3 18.1
1995 416 23.2 17.9 13.3
1996 416 23.2 17.9 13.3
1997 418 23.1 18.1 13.7
1998 412 23.4 17.6 12.9
1999 412 23.7 17.4 15.3
2000 402 23.8 16.9 15.7
2001 400 24.5 16.3 18.5
2002 389 23.7 16.4 25.2
2003 389 23.7 16.4 25.2
2004 393 23.7 16.6 35.1
2005 389 24.0 16.2 32.4
2006 370 22.3 16.6 27.8
2007 391 n/a n/a 32.6
2008 375 22.6 16.6 35.8
2009 371 22.3 16.6 36.1
2010 346 21.9 15.7 52.4
2011 304 20.0 15.1 54.9
2012 316 25.0 12.6 53.2
2013 342 26.0 13.1 54.4
2014 350 23.0 15.2 51.7
2015 323 21.0 15.3 50.5
2016 335 23.0 14.5 49.9
2017 319 23.0 13.8 53.3
2018 295 21.0 14.0 48.1
2019 281 24.0 11.7 55.2
2020 268 25.0 10.7 50
2021 273 19.0 14.3 48.7
2022 382 21.3 17.9 51
2023 379 24.5 15.4 53.6

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
1988 353 23.1 15.2 14.2
1989 360 22.9 15.7 13.9
1990 347 24.4 14.2 11.2
1991 377 22.9 16.4 9.8
1992 402 21.6 18.6 12.2
1993 406 23.1 17.6 15
1994 386 23.7 16.3 18.1
1995 416 23.2 17.9 13.3
1996 416 23.2 17.9 13.3
1997 418 23.1 18.1 13.7
1998 412 23.4 17.6 12.9
1999 412 23.7 17.4 15.3
2000 402 23.8 16.9 15.7
2001 400 24.5 16.3 18.5
2002 389 23.7 16.4 25.2
2003 389 23.7 16.4 25.2
2004 393 23.7 16.6 35.1
2005 389 24.0 16.2 32.4
2006 370 22.3 16.6 27.8
2007 391 n/a n/a 32.6
2008 375 22.6 16.6 35.8
2009 371 22.3 16.6 36.1
2010 346 21.9 15.7 52.4
2011 304 20.0 15.1 54.9
2012 316 25.0 12.6 53.2
2013 342 26.0 13.1 54.4
2014 350 23.0 15.2 51.7
2015 323 21.0 15.3 50.5
2016 335 23.0 14.5 49.9
2017 319 23.0 13.8 53.3
2018 295 21.0 14.0 48.1
2019 281 24.0 11.7 55.2
2020 268 25.0 10.7 50
2021 273 19.0 14.3 48.7
2022 382 21.3 17.9 51
2023 379 24.5 15.4 53.6

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 Brown County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $631 (5.4%) $11,051 (94.6%) $11,683
2020 $746 (6.2%) $11,236 (93.8%) $11,983
2021 $1,074 (8.0%) $12,318 (92.0%) $13,391
2022 $1,760 (13.7%) $11,062 (86.3%) $12,822

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brown County 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 219th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 203rd of 489 Middle schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Brown County Middle School)43.429.3
 14.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Brown County School Corporation)43.429.3
 14.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Brown County Middle School)41.921.4
 20.5%
   7th Grade Math (Brown County School Corporation)41.921.4
 20.5%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Brown County Middle School)48.445.8
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Brown County School Corporation)48.445.8
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Brown County Middle School)43.127.3
 15.8%
   8th Grade Math (Brown County School Corporation)43.127.3
 15.8%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students281379
 34.9%
African American13
 200%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic76
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White260359
 38.1%
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.2%53.6%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brown County Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 379 students attended Brown County Middle School.

Brown County Middle School ranks 247th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Brown County Middle School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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