Brown County Middle School

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Brown County Middle School ranks 541 st of 1367 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public 5-8

504 E Main Street
Mount Sterling, IL 62353-1377

(217) 773-7601

District: Brown County CUSD 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
541^st of 1,367 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,735

Students who attend Brown County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Brown County High School

Feeder schools for Brown County Middle School:

Elementary:

Brown County Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 206

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brown County Middle School ranks better than 60.4% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.27. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), Hispanic (2.9%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brown County Middle School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Brown County Middle School employs 16.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brown County Middle School is $11,735.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Brown County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brown County Middle School 541^st of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See Brown County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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White students:

Brown County CUSD 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Brown County CUSD 1 384^th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brown County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Brown County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2004	42.99	764^th	1204	36.5%
2005	58.41	603^rd	1209	50.1%
2006	51.89	718^th	1272	43.6%
2007	33.16	959^th	1287	25.5%
2008	42.10	851^st	1293	34.2%
2009	63.23	547^th	1318	58.5%
2010	68.14	460^th	1327	65.3%
2011	54.47	714^th	1344	46.9%
2012	73.90	334^th	1365	75.5%
2013	55.12	619^th	1367	54.7%
2014	55.48	588^th	1322	55.5%
2015	28.20	925^th	1302	29.0%
2016	35.90	792^nd	1294	38.8%
2017	40.51	739^th	1293	42.8%
2018	35.69	803^rd	1293	37.9%
2019	37.45	803^rd	1356	40.8%
2021	52.37	490^th	1241	60.5%
2022	54.84	513^th	1369	62.5%
2023	53.27	541^st	1367	60.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brown County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	50.17	514^th	1161	55.7%
2019	42.61	675^th	1217	44.5%
2021	57.03	318^th	1019	68.8%
2022	48.62	538^th	1221	55.9%
2023	50.07	539^th	1234	56.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Brown County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	39.28	728^th	1226	40.6%
2019	43.16	690^th	1276	45.9%
2021	44.79	510^th	1017	49.9%
2022	42.25	675^th	1286	47.5%
2023	46.77	611^th	1275	52.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Brown County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	29.12	850^th	1223	30.5%
2019	29.47	890^th	1296	31.3%
2021	56.03	358^th	1048	65.8%
2022	69.33	304^th	1286	76.4%
2023	56.89	453^rd	1292	64.9%

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Rank History for White students at Brown County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	20.54	755^th	889	15.1%
2019	20.69	759^th	905	16.1%
2021	35.26	511^th	813	37.1%
2022	36.30	559^th	898	37.8%
2023	35.77	580^th	895	35.2%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board 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.

Data source: Illinois State Board 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
2004	229	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
2005	223	2	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
2006	215	1	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2007	203	1	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	214
2008	199	3	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
2009	197	4	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
2010	202	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
2011	193	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	197
2012	184	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	187
2013	185	0	1	0	0	0	3	0	189
2014	189	0	1	2	0	0	4	0	196
2015	188	1	0	5	1	0	4	0	199
2016	212	0	0	6	1	0	3	0	222
2017	212	0	0	6	1	0	3	0	222
2018	211	0	0	3	0	0	4	0	218
2019	186	4	0	3	0	0	3	0	196
2020	210	4	0	4	0	0	4	0	222
2021	197	4	1	5	0	0	3	0	210
2022	175	2	0	8	0	0	3	0	188
2023	194	1	2	6	0	0	3	0	206

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
2004	234	14.0	16.7	29.5
2005	233	13.0	17.9	31.3
2006	225	13.0	17.3	44.9
2007	214	13.0	16.5	45.1
2008	207	12.0	17.3	40.1
2009	207	13.5	15.3	43.5
2010	205	13.5	15.1	43.9
2011	197	13.5	14.5	38.6
2012	187	13.5	13.8	44.4
2013	189	13.8	13.6	46
2014	196	12.0	16.3	50
2015	199	13.0	15.3	46.7
2016	222	15.0	14.8	41.4
2017	222	15.9	13.8	98.6
2018	218	15.2	14.2	100
2019	196	15.4	12.6	46.4
2020	222	18.0	12.2	51.4
2021	210	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	188	16.3	11.5	50.5
2023	206	16.9	12.1	40.8

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
2004	234	14.0	16.7	29.5
2005	233	13.0	17.9	31.3
2006	225	13.0	17.3	44.9
2007	214	13.0	16.5	45.1
2008	207	12.0	17.3	40.1
2009	207	13.5	15.3	43.5
2010	205	13.5	15.1	43.9
2011	197	13.5	14.5	38.6
2012	187	13.5	13.8	44.4
2013	189	13.8	13.6	46
2014	196	12.0	16.3	50
2015	199	13.0	15.3	46.7
2016	222	15.0	14.8	41.4
2017	222	15.9	13.8	98.6
2018	218	15.2	14.2	100
2019	196	15.4	12.6	46.4
2020	222	18.0	12.2	51.4
2021	210	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	188	16.3	11.5	50.5
2023	206	16.9	12.1	40.8

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.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2016	98.2%	98.6%	98.6%	98.6%	72.4%	98.6%	26.2%	24.9%
2017	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	77.0%	99.6%	100.0%	50.9%
2018	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	76.5%	100.0%	100.0%	76.5%
2019	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	77.7%	99.5%	99.5%	74.1%
2021	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	79.3%
2022	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	75.5%
2023	99.0%	99.0%	99.0%	99.0%	99.0%	99.0%	99.0%	71.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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	$45 (1.0%)	$4,381 (99.0%)	$4,426
2020	$118 (1.2%)	$9,435 (98.8%)	$9,553
2021	$809 (6.5%)	$11,726 (93.5%)	$12,535
2022	$809 (6.5%)	$11,726 (93.5%)	$12,535
2023	$943 (8.0%)	$10,792 (92.0%)	$11,735

Data source: Illinois 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 803^rd of 1356 Middle schools	Ranks 541^st of 1367 Middle schools	19.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brown County Middle School)	43.2	42.6	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brown County CUSD 1)	43.2	42.6	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	37.9	35.2	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brown County Middle School)	20.4	46.3	25.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brown County CUSD 1)	20.4	46.3	25.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	29.8	25.6	4.2%
5th Grade Science (Brown County Middle School)	61.4	68.5	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Brown County CUSD 1)	61.4	68.5	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Illinois)	54.4	52.4	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brown County Middle School)	18	43.9	25.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brown County CUSD 1)	18	43.9	25.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	35	34.2	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brown County Middle School)	10	26.8	16.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brown County CUSD 1)	10	26.8	16.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	25.3	23.4	1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Brown County Middle School)	17	17.4	0.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Brown County CUSD 1)	17	17.4	0.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	41.2	37.9	3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Brown County Middle School)	10.6	17.4	6.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Brown County CUSD 1)	10.6	17.4	6.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	29.9	26.9	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Brown County Middle School)	43.4	33.3	10.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Brown County CUSD 1)	43.4	33.3	10.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	39.6	40.5	0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Brown County Middle School)	20.8	31.8	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Brown County CUSD 1)	20.8	31.8	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	32.6	25.7	6.9%
8th Grade Science (Brown County Middle School)	62.3	55.6	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Brown County CUSD 1)	62.3	55.6	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Illinois)	55	52	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	196	206	5.1%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	3	6	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	186	194	4.3%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.4%	40.8%	5.7%

Schools Near Brown County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ISA Science (2023)		IAR English Language Arts (2023)				IAR Mathematics (2023)				% Polio (2023)	% Measles (2023)	% Mumps (2023)	% Rubella (2023)	% Hepatitis B (2023)	% Varicella (2023)	% DTP (2023)	% Meningococcal (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brown County Middle School	Public	5-8	504 E Main Street	Mount Sterling	62353	Brown County	Brown County CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 773-7601	206	17	12.1	40.8%	194 (94.2%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.9%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	53.3	541^st of 1367 public middle schools	60.4%		54.8	513^th of 1369 public middle schools	62.5%	28	68.5	55.6	42.6	43.9	17.4	33.3	46.3	26.8	17.4	31.8	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	71.0	$11,735	$943	$10,792
Griggsville-Perry Middle School	Public	5-8	PO Box 98	Perry	62362	Pike County	Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 236-9161	95	11	8.3	45.3%	94 (98.9%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.5	639^th of 1367 public middle schools	53.3%		22.5	1056^th of 1369 public middle schools	22.9%	417	75.0	69.0	54.2	31.8	16.7	37.9	25.0	18.2	11.1	24.1	100.0	98.9	98.9	98.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	73.4	$18,470	$1,695	$16,775
Schuyler Industry Middle School	Public	5-8	750 N Congress St	Rushville	62681	Schuyler County	Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 322-4311	272	22	12.1	58.1%	237 (87.1%)	13 (4.8%)	10 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.4%)	23.8	1031^st of 1367 public middle schools	24.6%		31.5	887^th of 1369 public middle schools	35.2%	144	48.4	43.1	17.5	15.6	8.3	4.5	17.7	12.5	15.3	4.5	100.0	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	100.0	74.0	$12,621	$933	$11,688
Meredosia-Chambersburg Junior High	Public	6-8	830 Main St	Meredosia	62665	Morgan County	Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 584-1744	46	4	11.5	80.4%	42 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	8.3	1364^th of 1367 public middle schools	0.2%		15.4	1233^rd of 1369 public middle schools	9.9%	131		0.0		0.0	5.6	0.0		0.0	0.0	0.0	71.4	71.4	71.4	71.4	71.4	71.4	71.4	71.4	$17,111	$341	$16,769
Central Junior High School	Public	5-8	2110 Highway 94 N	Camp Point	62320	Adams County	Central CUSD 3	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 593-7741	246	18	13.8	38.2%	233 (94.7%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	59.7	445^th of 1367 public middle schools	67.4%		38.3	777^th of 1369 public middle schools	43.2%	332	73.3	59.3	43.3	44.3	24.2	48.2	18.3	24.6	27.9	24.1	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	73.3	$12,170	$286	$11,884
Bluffs Junior High School	Public	6-8	PO Box 230	Bluffs	62621	Scott County	Scott-Morgan CUSD 2	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 754-3815	38	3	15.2	44.7%	37 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	72.8	301^st of 1367 public middle schools	78.0%		62.2	423^rd of 1369 public middle schools	69.1%	122		53.8		60.0	78.6	77.0		20.0	28.6	23.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$17,574	$1,447	$16,127

Frequently Asked Questions about Brown County Middle School

What district is Brown County Middle School in?

Brown County CUSD 1

How many students attend Brown County Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 206 students attended Brown County Middle School.

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

What is the racial makeup of Brown County Middle School?

Students at Brown County Middle School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Brown County Middle School a good school?

Brown County Middle School ranks 541^st of 1367 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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