Brown Middle

Summary:

Brown Middle is a public middle school located in McAllen, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 585. The school is part of the McAllen Independent School District, which has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, and has a predominantly Hispanic student population at 98.63%.

Academically, Brown Middle's performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the district and state averages across most subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 40.98% to 56.45%, compared to the district averages of 61.37% to 65.54%. Similarly, in STAAR Mathematics, Brown Middle's proficiency rates were lower than the district and state, with 6th, 7th, and 8th grade proficiency rates ranging from 30.89% to 45.76%. However, the school's Algebra I End of Course (EOC) proficiency rate was significantly higher than the district and state, at 93.33% in 2023-2024. Brown Middle's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with stronger rankings for English Language Learner (ELL) students and Special Education students compared to Hispanic and At-Risk students.

One of the key challenges facing Brown Middle is its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 89.91% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the district averages at other middle schools like Cathey Middle (68.82%) and B.L. Gray J.H. (66.99%). Addressing the unique needs of this student population and providing targeted support could be a key strategy for improving Brown Middle's overall academic performance, which is generally lower than nearby schools in the McAllen Independent School District.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2700 S Ware Rd
       McAllen, TX  78503-8456


(956) 632-8700

District: McAllen Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1323rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,325 Help


Students who attend Brown Middle usually attend:

High:    Memorial High School

Feeder schools for Brown Middle:

Elementary:    Escandon Elementary
    Houston Elementary
    Roosevelt Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  583

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.0%
White:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brown Middle ranks worse than 56% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked middle schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.29. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99%), White (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brown Middle is 11.2, which is the 2nd best among 6 middle schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brown Middle is $12,325, which is the 2nd highest among 6 middle schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brown Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Brown Middle 1323rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Brown Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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McAllen Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks McAllen Independent School District (Isd) 323rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brown Middle

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Rank History for all students at Brown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.31 1287th 1573 18.2%
2005 21.98 1363rd 1582 13.8%
2006 27.13 1290th 1585 18.6%
2007 29.81 1358th 1684 19.4%
2008 38.28 1279th 1718 25.6%
2009 41.59 1238th 1763 29.8%
2010 36.72 1396th 1803 22.6%
2011 27.27 1654th 1895 12.7%
2012 27.42 1567th 1951 19.7%
2013 18.65 1745th 1973 11.6%
2014 13.26 1838th 1987 7.5%
2015 27.10 1650th 2043 19.2%
2016 29.08 1570th 1987 21.0%
2017 26.77 1561st 2027 23.0%
2018 45.74 1064th 2080 48.8%
2019 40.76 1266th 2193 42.3%
2021 14.20 2054th 2252 8.8%
2022 41.23 1286th 2254 42.9%
2023 37.17 1490th 2330 36.1%
2024 42.29 1323rd 2361 44.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.19 170th 1376 87.6%
2019 76.69 162nd 1445 88.8%
2021 40.43 902nd 1592 43.3%
2022 65.70 335th 1643 79.6%
2023 55.06 595th 1720 65.4%
2024 53.89 647th 1760 63.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.33 884th 1597 44.6%
2019 37.51 991st 1626 39.1%
2021 21.95 1618th 1712 5.5%
2022 54.83 527th 1757 70.0%
2023 40.35 997th 1815 45.1%
2024 70.08 291st 1881 84.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.87 750th 2039 63.2%
2019 51.08 899th 2073 56.6%
2021 17.98 1988th 2172 8.5%
2022 52.02 917th 2220 58.7%
2023 47.46 1126th 2251 50.0%
2024 53.48 869th 2224 60.9%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Brown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.44 52nd 125 58.4%
2019 28.76 87th 108 19.4%
2022 58.07 17th 70 75.7%
2023 46.75 42nd 76 44.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Brown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.18 1127th 2008 43.9%
2019 39.82 1240th 2047 39.4%
2021 15.37 1954th 2151 9.2%
2022 38.99 1346th 2221 39.4%
2023 36.12 1477th 2241 34.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Brown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.67 777th 1430 45.7%
2019 62.71 619th 1446 57.2%
2022 58.83 710th 1488 52.3%
2023 62.76 651st 1481 56.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Brown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.02 487th 2008 75.7%
2019 69.57 328th 2058 84.1%
2021 31.11 1590th 2118 24.9%
2022 64.36 478th 2182 78.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Brown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.93 985th 2030 51.5%
2019 41.08 1181st 2069 42.9%
2021 16.31 1944th 2168 10.3%
2022 42.83 1212th 2228 45.6%
2023 38.09 1390th 2245 38.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.95 732nd 1895 61.4%
2019 49.24 889th 1935 54.1%
2021 18.06 1858th 2043 9.1%
2022 48.83 958th 2077 53.9%
2023 44.91 1117th 2116 47.2%
2024 52.79 853rd 2108 59.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Enrollment information for Brown Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 10 0 1 865 0 n/a n/a 0 876
1990 4 0 0 913 0 n/a n/a 0 917
1991 3 0 0 1060 0 n/a n/a 0 1063
1992 2 0 0 1067 0 n/a n/a 0 1069
1993 2 1 0 903 0 n/a n/a 0 906
1994 4 1 0 907 0 n/a n/a 0 912
1995 4 0 7 849 0 n/a n/a 0 860
1996 4 0 7 849 0 n/a n/a 0 860
1997 2 0 8 829 0 n/a n/a 0 839
1998 3 0 2 850 1 n/a n/a 0 856
1999 5 0 6 795 1 n/a n/a 0 807
2000 3 0 5 802 0 n/a n/a 0 810
2001 4 0 3 738 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2002 2 1 0 817 0 n/a n/a 0 820
2003 2 1 0 817 0 n/a n/a 0 820
2004 3 2 1 847 0 n/a n/a 0 853
2005 6 0 1 851 0 n/a n/a 0 858
2006 4 1 1 850 0 n/a n/a 0 856
2007 4 0 0 844 0 n/a n/a 0 848
2008 2 2 0 867 0 n/a n/a 0 871
2009 0 2 1 870 0 n/a n/a 0 873
2010 0 2 1 858 0 n/a n/a 0 861
2011 1 1 2 890 3 0 1 0 898
2012 6 1 1 879 0 0 0 0 887
2013 7 2 1 838 0 0 2 0 850
2014 8 0 0 845 0 0 1 0 854
2015 10 3 0 840 1 0 1 0 855
2016 8 4 0 776 1 0 0 0 789
2017 5 3 0 755 2 0 0 0 765
2018 5 3 0 718 1 0 0 0 727
2019 5 3 0 737 1 0 0 0 746
2020 4 1 0 674 0 0 1 0 680
2021 7 0 1 633 0 0 1 0 642
2022 6 0 0 571 0 0 2 0 579
2023 7 0 0 577 0 0 1 0 585
2024 6 0 0 577 0 0 0 0 583

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 876 n/a n/a n/a
1990 917 56.0 16.3 n/a
1991 1063 55.7 19.0 n/a
1992 1069 77.7 13.7 86.7
1993 906 57.0 15.9 94.3
1994 912 62.8 14.5 89
1995 860 71.9 12.0 88.6
1996 860 71.9 12.0 88.6
1997 839 65.9 12.7 88
1998 856 67.4 12.7 86.9
1999 807 69.4 11.6 89.2
2000 810 69.5 11.7 90
2001 745 66.6 11.2 88.3
2002 820 58.1 14.1 88.5
2003 820 58.1 14.1 88.5
2004 853 61.6 13.8 86.6
2005 858 61.4 14.0 79.7
2006 856 59.4 14.4 79.8
2007 848 66.6 12.7 67.2
2008 871 61.5 14.2 66.1
2009 873 63.6 13.7 0
2010 861 58.8 14.6 0
2011 898 59.3 15.1 0
2012 887 65.2 13.5 0
2013 850 67.2 12.6 64.9
2014 854 66.0 12.9 83.5
2015 855 65.0 13.1 91.7
2016 789 66.0 11.9 87.7
2017 765 65.0 11.7 89.9
2018 727 62.6 11.6 89.3
2019 746 62.1 12.0 88.9
2020 680 58.2 11.6 89
2021 642 58.4 10.9 91.9
2022 579 56.5 10.2 92.7
2023 585 52.4 11.1 89.9
2024 583 52.0 11.2 88

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 876 n/a n/a n/a
1990 917 56.0 16.3 n/a
1991 1063 55.7 19.0 n/a
1992 1069 77.7 13.7 86.7
1993 906 57.0 15.9 94.3
1994 912 62.8 14.5 89
1995 860 71.9 12.0 88.6
1996 860 71.9 12.0 88.6
1997 839 65.9 12.7 88
1998 856 67.4 12.7 86.9
1999 807 69.4 11.6 89.2
2000 810 69.5 11.7 90
2001 745 66.6 11.2 88.3
2002 820 58.1 14.1 88.5
2003 820 58.1 14.1 88.5
2004 853 61.6 13.8 86.6
2005 858 61.4 14.0 79.7
2006 856 59.4 14.4 79.8
2007 848 66.6 12.7 67.2
2008 871 61.5 14.2 66.1
2009 873 63.6 13.7 0
2010 861 58.8 14.6 0
2011 898 59.3 15.1 0
2012 887 65.2 13.5 0
2013 850 67.2 12.6 64.9
2014 854 66.0 12.9 83.5
2015 855 65.0 13.1 91.7
2016 789 66.0 11.9 87.7
2017 765 65.0 11.7 89.9
2018 727 62.6 11.6 89.3
2019 746 62.1 12.0 88.9
2020 680 58.2 11.6 89
2021 642 58.4 10.9 91.9
2022 579 56.5 10.2 92.7
2023 585 52.4 11.1 89.9
2024 583 52.0 11.2 88

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brown Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $881 (8.6%) $9,329 (91.4%) $10,210
2020 $1,417 (12.1%) $10,304 (87.9%) $11,721
2021 $1,313 (10.7%) $11,012 (89.3%) $12,325

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brown Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1266th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1490th of 2330 Middle schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Brown Middle)2444
 20%
   6th Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))3957
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brown Middle)2134
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))3733
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Brown Middle)3839
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5160
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Brown Middle)4625
 21%
   7th Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5641
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Brown Middle)4350
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5663
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Brown Middle)6046
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))6254
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Brown Middle)4926
 23%
   8th Grade Science (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5443
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Brown Middle)2223
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))4036
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Brown Middle)10092
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))6852
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students746585
 21.6%
African American30
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic737577
 21.7%
Pacific Islander00
White57
 40%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.9%89.9%
 1%


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

Students at Brown Middle are 99% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 583 students attended Brown Middle.

Brown Middle ranks 1323rd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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