Brown County Middle School

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

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:
247^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,822

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

Number of students: 379

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brown County Middle School ranks worse than 50.9% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.62. (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 (94.7%), two or more races (2.4%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brown County Middle School is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Brown County Middle School employs 24.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 247^th 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 134^th 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
2005	67.28	107^th	370	71.1%
2006	61.52	150^th	375	60.0%
2007	56.81	180^th	382	52.9%
2008	54.76	196^th	392	50.0%
2009	62.63	162^nd	423	61.7%
2010	63.95	161^st	428	62.4%
2011	59.44	210^th	451	53.4%
2012	74.04	84^th	447	81.2%
2013	53.35	245^th	444	44.8%
2014	73.91	95^th	470	79.8%
2015	54.51	240^th	485	50.5%
2016	61.33	207^th	494	58.1%
2017	76.75	87^th	472	81.6%
2018	64.25	176^th	473	62.8%
2019	55.24	219^th	470	53.4%
2021	71.21	122^nd	483	74.7%
2022	55.02	220^th	490	55.1%
2023	57.61	203^rd	489	58.5%
2024	48.62	247^th	485	49.1%

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

Data source: Indiana Department 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
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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 219^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 203^rd 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)	43.4	29.3	14.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Brown County School Corporation)	43.4	29.3	14.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Brown County Middle School)	41.9	21.4	20.5%
7th Grade Math (Brown County School Corporation)	41.9	21.4	20.5%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Brown County Middle School)	48.4	45.8	2.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Brown County School Corporation)	48.4	45.8	2.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Brown County Middle School)	43.1	27.3	15.8%
8th Grade Math (Brown County School Corporation)	43.1	27.3	15.8%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	281	379	34.9%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	7	6	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	260	359	38.1%
Two or More Races	6	9	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.2%	53.6%	1.6%

Schools Near Brown County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brown County Middle School	Public	6-8	95 S Schoolhouse Ln	Nashville	47448	Brown County	Brown County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 988-6605	379	25	15.4	53.6%	359 (94.7%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	48.6	247^th of 485 public middle schools	49.1%		57.6	203^rd of 489 public middle schools	58.5%	44		36.8	37.0	32.4	35.6		36.1	29.0	21.1	29.2		53.6	$12,822	$1,760	$11,062
Indian Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	801 W Indian Creek Dr	Trafalgar	46181	Johnson County	Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United	No	No	No	No	(317) 878-2130	486	36	13.5	35.0%	460 (94.7%)	3 (0.6%)	13 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	57	205^th of 485 public middle schools	57.7%		67	148^th of 489 public middle schools	69.7%	57		37.7	34.4	37.5	36.6		37.0	43.1	29.2	36.2			$9,152	$715	$8,437
Jackson Creek Middle School	Public	7-8	3980 S Sare Rd	Bloomington	47401	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-2451	524	40	13.0	28.8%	399 (76.1%)	14 (2.7%)	30 (5.7%)	37 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (8.0%)	96.3	9^th of 485 public middle schools	98.1%		95.6	9^th of 489 public middle schools	98.2%				63.7	65.0	64.4			66.9	62.0	64.5			$11,691	$1,052	$10,639
Tri-North Middle School	Public	7-8	1000 W 15th St	Bloomington	47404	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-7745	574	41	14.0	41.3%	388 (67.6%)	53 (9.2%)	45 (7.8%)	33 (5.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (9.1%)	83.1	65^th of 485 public middle schools	86.6%		85.6	56^th of 489 public middle schools	88.5%	9			48.7	54.2	51.4			48.9	44.8	46.9			$11,354	$912	$10,442
Lora L Batchelor Middle School	Public	7-8	900 Gordon Pike	Bloomington	47403	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-7763	477	36	13.4	46.8%	361 (75.7%)	25 (5.2%)	37 (7.8%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (9.2%)	58	201^st of 485 public middle schools	58.6%		59.8	187^th of 489 public middle schools	61.8%	14			34.1	35.2	34.7			34.5	41.3	38.0			$12,859	$1,511	$11,349
Central Middle School	Public	7-8	725 7th St	Columbus	47201	Bartholomew County	Bartholomew Con School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 376-4287	859	57	15.1	45.3%	629 (73.2%)	26 (3.0%)	96 (11.2%)	67 (7.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.4%)	59.7	188^th of 485 public middle schools	61.2%		52.4	228^th of 489 public middle schools	53.4%	40			38.2	39.5	38.9			36.0	32.7	34.3		100.0	$10,759	$914	$9,845
Bell Intermediate Academy	Public	5-6	1459 E Columbus St	Martinsville	46151	Morgan County	MSD Martinsville Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 342-6675	531	40	13.2	54.6%	493 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.4%)								(n/a)	20.3	35.5			28.2	30.1	43.0			36.8	29.3		$10,096	$1,201	$8,894
Edinburgh Community Middle School	Public	6-8	300 S Keeley St	Edinburgh	46124	Johnson County	Edinburgh Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 526-3418	173	13	13.3	71.1%	148 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	39.3	299^th of 485 public middle schools	38.4%		36.9	316^th of 489 public middle schools	35.4%	17		33.3	22.0	26.9	27.6		29.8	26.0	28.4	28.2			$9,859	$954	$8,905
John R. Wooden Middle School	Public	6-8	109 East Garfield St	Martinsville	46151	Morgan County	MSD Martinsville Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 342-6628	624	58	10.8	50.6%	584 (93.6%)	3 (0.5%)	14 (2.2%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	59.1	192^nd of 485 public middle schools	60.4%		55.4	215^th of 489 public middle schools	56.0%	23			36.8	40.3	38.6			29.9	38.6	34.4		100.0	$10,302	$1,250	$9,051
Northside Middle School	Public	7-8	1400 27th St	Columbus	47201	Bartholomew County	Bartholomew Con School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 376-4405	904	58	15.6	48.9%	566 (62.6%)	21 (2.3%)	226 (25.0%)	51 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (4.3%)	54.3	216^th of 485 public middle schools	55.5%		59.9	183^rd of 489 public middle schools	62.6%	33			36.3	39.6	37.9			32.7	27.9	30.3		96.6	$10,940	$1,001	$9,939

Frequently Asked Questions about Brown County Middle School

What district is Brown County Middle School in?

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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

How many students attend Brown County Middle School?

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

Is Brown County Middle School a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Brown County Middle School?

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

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