Enrollment
904
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brown Deer, WI
Brown Deer Middle/High
Federal NCES profile for Brown Deer Middle/High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550180000230
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown Deer Middle/High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 904
- students enrolled
Brown Deer Middle/High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Brown Deer School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550180000230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brown Deer Middle/High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brown Deer Middle/High
Brown Deer Middle/High is a large combined-grade school in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, enrolling 904 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 94% of state schools at 904 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 94 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #60.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and Asian (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Brown Deer's public schools, it stands alongside Brown Deer Elementary (709 students): Brown Deer Middle/High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 15.8:1).
Its district, Brown Deer School District, also runs Brown Deer Elementary (709 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brown Deer Middle/High compares
Brown Deer Middle/High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 904 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
904
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,962
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 57.7%
Asian 13.5%
White 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Brown Deer Middle/High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brown Deer School District, which includes Brown Deer Middle/High.
$14,962
Per student
+0%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 47.0%
Federal 9.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Brown Deer Middle/High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Deer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brown Deer Middle/High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Brown Deer
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~904 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brown Deer Middle/High
How many students attend Brown Deer Middle/High?
Brown Deer Middle/High has 904 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brown Deer, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown Deer Middle/High?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown Deer Middle/High is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brown Deer Middle/High?
45.7% of students at Brown Deer Middle/High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brown Deer Middle/High?
The largest demographic group at Brown Deer Middle/High is African American at 57.7% of enrollment, in Brown Deer, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown Deer Middle/High?
Brown Deer Middle/High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Brown Deer Middle/High a good school?
Brown Deer Middle/High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Brown Deer School District?
Besides Brown Deer Middle/High, Brown Deer School District also operates Brown Deer Elementary (709 students). See the Brown Deer School District district page for the complete list.
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