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Browns Valley Middle

Summary:

Browns Valley Middle School is a small public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Browns Valley, Minnesota, with a student population of just 62 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a unique racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (48.39%) compared to the state average for Minnesota middle schools.

Academically, Browns Valley Middle School's performance is mixed compared to state and district averages. While the school excels in certain grade levels and subject areas, such as 8th-grade math proficiency, it struggles in others, like 6th-grade math. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 14 to 14.7 students per teacher, which may contribute to more personalized attention for students. However, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a large proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

The school's ranking on SchoolDigger has fluctuated over the years, suggesting inconsistent performance. While the school performs well for its Native American student subgroup, it has more room for improvement in supporting its low-socioeconomic status students. Additionally, the school's declining enrollment, from 62 students in 2022-2023 to 55 students in 2023-2024, may present challenges in terms of resource allocation and maintaining a diverse course offering.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 118 Church St S
       Browns Valley, MN  56219-0259

(320) 695-2103

District: Browns Valley Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
282nd of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,723 Help


Feeder schools for Browns Valley Middle:

Elementary:    Browns Valley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  62

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
48.4%
White:
43.5%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Browns Valley Middle ranks worse than 51.7% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (48.4%), White (43.5%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Browns Valley Middle is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Browns Valley Middle is $13,723.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Browns Valley Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Browns Valley Middle 282nd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Browns Valley Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Browns Valley Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Browns Valley Public School District 218th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Browns Valley Middle

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Rank History for all students at Browns Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 2.53 364th 387 5.9%
2005 40.26 295th 396 25.5%
2006 53.76 227th 406 44.1%
2007 66.46 129th 403 68.0%
2008 60.91 175th 409 57.2%
2010 77.12 71st 454 84.4%
2011 51.00 257th 478 46.2%
2013 53.03 240th 488 50.8%
2017 42.11 329th 523 37.1%
2018 17.97 445th 518 14.1%
2019 16.92 456th 533 14.4%
2021 39.50 325th 521 37.6%
2022 54.96 225th 520 56.7%
2023 62.89 175th 529 66.9%
2024 48.07 282nd 545 48.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Browns Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.30 345th 415 16.9%
2021 32.22 293rd 399 26.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Browns Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.16 2nd 18 88.9%
2024 45.04 33rd 55 40.0%
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Rank History for White students at Browns Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.85 98th 440 77.7%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Browns Valley Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 141 0 0 0 23 n/a n/a 0 164
1989 130 0 0 0 19 n/a n/a 0 149
1990 127 0 0 0 16 n/a n/a 0 143
1991 121 2 0 0 17 n/a n/a 0 140
1992 129 0 0 0 14 n/a n/a 0 143
1993 144 0 0 0 18 n/a n/a 0 162
1994 142 0 0 0 20 n/a n/a 0 162
1995 82 0 0 0 25 n/a n/a 0 107
1996 82 0 0 0 25 n/a n/a 0 107
1997 77 0 0 0 30 n/a n/a 0 107
1998 62 0 0 0 27 n/a n/a 0 89
1999 66 0 0 0 21 n/a n/a 0 87
2000 63 0 0 0 23 n/a n/a 0 86
2001 57 0 0 2 25 n/a n/a 0 84
2002 41 1 0 1 29 n/a n/a 0 72
2003 41 1 0 1 29 n/a n/a 0 72
2004 36 1 0 0 30 n/a n/a 0 67
2005 42 1 0 2 29 n/a n/a 0 74
2006 44 2 1 2 16 n/a n/a 0 65
2007 45 1 1 0 19 n/a n/a 0 66
2008 47 1 1 0 21 n/a n/a 0 70
2009 36 0 1 0 20 n/a n/a 0 57
2010 29 0 0 0 21 n/a n/a 0 50
2011 23 1 0 0 22 1 0 0 47
2012 23 0 0 0 15 1 0 0 39
2013 18 0 0 0 21 1 0 0 40
2014 21 0 0 0 16 1 0 0 38
2015 20 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 35
2016 18 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 36
2017 19 1 0 0 26 0 0 0 46
2018 19 0 0 0 37 0 0 0 56
2019 24 0 0 0 36 0 0 0 60
2020 31 0 0 1 33 0 0 0 65
2021 30 0 0 0 32 0 2 0 64
2022 26 0 0 2 25 0 2 0 55
2023 27 0 0 1 30 0 4 0 62

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 Browns Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 164 11.3 14.5 48.8
1989 149 12.2 12.2 49
1990 143 12.3 11.6 43.4
1991 140 8.2 17.0 37.9
1992 143 9.5 15.0 30.8
1993 162 9.3 17.4 33.3
1994 162 11.1 14.6 33.3
1995 107 8.2 13.0 40.2
1996 107 8.2 13.0 40.2
1997 107 5.0 21.4 48.6
1998 89 n/a 0.0 49.4
1999 87 7.2 12.1 46
2000 86 6.7 12.8 69.8
2001 84 6.7 12.5 60.7
2002 72 6.5 11.1 72.2
2003 72 6.5 11.1 72.2
2004 67 6.6 10.2 70.1
2005 74 6.4 11.6 67.6
2006 65 6.1 10.7 60
2007 66 5.6 11.8 57.6
2008 70 5.6 12.5 60
2009 57 4.9 11.6 54.4
2010 50 4.8 10.2 58
2011 47 5.9 7.9 53.2
2012 39 5.4 7.1 59
2013 40 5.6 7.1 67.5
2014 38 4.0 9.5 52.6
2015 35 5.0 7.0 62.9
2016 36 5.0 7.2 69.4
2017 46 4.9 9.3 71.7
2018 56 5.4 10.3 66.1
2019 60 5.7 10.4 76.7
2020 65 6.0 10.7 72.3
2021 64 4.5 14.0 67.2
2022 55 3.7 14.7 58.2
2023 62 4.4 14.0 69.4

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 Browns Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 164 11.3 14.5 48.8
1989 149 12.2 12.2 49
1990 143 12.3 11.6 43.4
1991 140 8.2 17.0 37.9
1992 143 9.5 15.0 30.8
1993 162 9.3 17.4 33.3
1994 162 11.1 14.6 33.3
1995 107 8.2 13.0 40.2
1996 107 8.2 13.0 40.2
1997 107 5.0 21.4 48.6
1998 89 n/a 0.0 49.4
1999 87 7.2 12.1 46
2000 86 6.7 12.8 69.8
2001 84 6.7 12.5 60.7
2002 72 6.5 11.1 72.2
2003 72 6.5 11.1 72.2
2004 67 6.6 10.2 70.1
2005 74 6.4 11.6 67.6
2006 65 6.1 10.7 60
2007 66 5.6 11.8 57.6
2008 70 5.6 12.5 60
2009 57 4.9 11.6 54.4
2010 50 4.8 10.2 58
2011 47 5.9 7.9 53.2
2012 39 5.4 7.1 59
2013 40 5.6 7.1 67.5
2014 38 4.0 9.5 52.6
2015 35 5.0 7.0 62.9
2016 36 5.0 7.2 69.4
2017 46 4.9 9.3 71.7
2018 56 5.4 10.3 66.1
2019 60 5.7 10.4 76.7
2020 65 6.0 10.7 72.3
2021 64 4.5 14.0 67.2
2022 55 3.7 14.7 58.2
2023 62 4.4 14.0 69.4

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 Browns Valley Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,723

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Browns Valley Middle

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 456th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 175th of 529 Middle schools
 52.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Browns Valley Middle)22.25.6
 16.7%
   5th Grade Math (Browns Valley Public School District)22.25.6
 16.7%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Browns Valley Middle)27.822.2
 5.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Browns Valley Public School District)27.822.2
 5.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Browns Valley Middle)22.238.9
 16.7%
   5th Grade Science (Browns Valley Public School District)22.238.9
 16.7%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Browns Valley Middle)3542.1
 7.1%
   6th Grade Math (Browns Valley Public School District)3542.1
 7.1%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Browns Valley Middle)3542.1
 7.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Browns Valley Public School District)3542.1
 7.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Browns Valley Middle)38.569.2
 30.8%
   7th Grade Math (Browns Valley Public School District)38.569.2
 30.8%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Browns Valley Middle)23.161.5
 38.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Browns Valley Public School District)23.161.5
 38.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Browns Valley Middle)3030.8
 0.8%
   8th Grade Math (Browns Valley Public School District)3030.8
 0.8%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Browns Valley Middle)3038.5
 8.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Browns Valley Public School District)3038.5
 8.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Browns Valley Middle)1033.3
 23.3%
   8th Grade Science (Browns Valley Public School District)1033.3
 23.3%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6062
 3.3%
African American00
American Indian3630
 16.7%
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White2427
 12.5%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.7%69.4%
 7.3%

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Students at Browns Valley Middle are 48% American Indian, 44% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 62 students attended Browns Valley Middle.

Browns Valley Middle ranks 282nd of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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