Robert Brown Middle School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama schools overall, with its state ranking fluctuating around #1200 to #1300 from 2012 to 2023, indicating weaker performance over time.
Math proficiency was 2% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and declined notably from 65% in 2012; reading proficiency was 19%, lower than the state average of 47%, showing a gradual downward trend since 2011.
Enrollment was 329 students in grades 4–8 during 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 22:1; the school served a majority Black student population (over 96%) and had 86% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting socioeconomic challenges.
The school had consistently low science proficiency between 10% to 14% in recent years, which remained substantially lower than the Alabama state average near 38%.
Overall enrollment declined from 679 students in 1999 to 329 in 2023, with a reduction in teaching staff and an increase in the percentage of students qualifying for free lunch, highlighting demographic and resource shifts at this Greene County Title–I eligible middle school.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Robert Brown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Robert Brown Middle School's student population of 329 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Harder We Work the Smarter We Get!
Robert Brown Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Brown Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1235 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
97%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Robert Brown Middle School's ranking?
Robert Brown Middle School is ranked #1235 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Robert Brown Middle School?
329 students attend Robert Brown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Robert Brown Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert Brown Middle School?
Robert Brown Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Robert Brown Middle School offer ?
Robert Brown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert Brown Middle School part of?
Robert Brown Middle School is part of Greene County School District.
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