Summary:
In zip code 78503, located in McAllen, Texas, there is a single middle school, Brown Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 with 580 students as part of the McAllen Independent School District (Isd).
Brown Middle stands out for its strong academic performance in advanced mathematics, with 100% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra I in the most recent school year—far exceeding both the district and state averages. The school has also shown impressive improvement, jumping from the 44th percentile in state rankings to the 69th percentile and maintaining that level. However, a significant challenge exists in 7th-grade mathematics, where only 21.43% of students were proficient, a sharp drop from 6th-grade scores and below district and state averages. The school serves a high-poverty population, with 87.24% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. Spending per student is $12,325, and the dropout rate is 0.0%.
Key metrics show that Brown Middle excels in 8th-grade reading (65.03% proficient) and social studies (43.09% proficient, above the state average of 31.69%), but struggles with 7th-grade reading (50.6% proficient). The school's overall state ranking is 722 out of 2,335 (69th percentile), earning 3 stars, while the district ranks 246 out of 951 (74th percentile) with 4 stars. The most critical takeaway is the need to address the 7th-grade math slump, which is a major drag on overall performance. If improved, the school could achieve a much higher ranking, building on its sustained upward trajectory and strong Algebra I program.
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