Summary:
Brown Middle is a public middle school located in McAllen, Texas, serving 585 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the McAllen Independent School District, which is ranked 342 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Brown Middle has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 98% of students identifying as Hispanic.
Academically, Brown Middle has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages on STAAR tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were lower than the district and state in all subject areas, with the largest gaps in mathematics and social studies. Brown Middle has a low statewide ranking, placing between 1286-2054 out of 2,252-2,330 Texas middle schools over the past several years, putting it in the bottom half of middle schools in the state. The school's performance varies significantly across different student groups, with relatively strong results for English Language Learners and Special Education students, but struggles with Hispanic, Low Socioeconomic, and At-Risk student groups.
When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Cathey Middle and Sharyland North J.H., Brown Middle generally underperforms academically, despite having a higher spending per student than the nearby schools. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional practices, teacher quality, and school leadership, may be contributing to the school's underperformance. However, Brown Middle's relatively strong performance for English Language Learners and Special Education students indicates that the school may have effective strategies in place for supporting these student groups, which could potentially be replicated to benefit the school's overall academic performance.
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