- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Brown Deer Middle/High held near 925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.4 → 68.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 550180000230 · Brown Deer, WI Other · MID · TRAD
904 enr · 13.1:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Brown Deer Elementary (709 students)
Brown Deer Middle/High held near 925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.4 → 68.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Brown Deer Middle/High compares
Brown Deer Middle/High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,213
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Brown Deer School District reports $14,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Brown Deer
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~904 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 944 (2022-23) → 925 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.