BROWNELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Brownell Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Grosse Pointe Public Schools school district, located in GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI with about 615 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, Brownell Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Brownell Middle School, located in the affluent community of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, serves as a cornerstone of the Grosse Pointe Public School System. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a rigorous learning environment designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. By emphasizing a well-rounded education, Brownell encourages students to engage deeply with their coursework while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for future success in a diverse and evolving world.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Brownell Middle School is known for cultivating a supportive and inclusive school culture that prioritizes student development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which provide students with numerous opportunities to explore their interests, build lasting friendships, and develop leadership skills outside of the classroom. With a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, Brownell maintains a strong community-focused atmosphere that is a hallmark of the Grosse Pointe public education experience.
For more information, contact Brownell Middle School at (313) 432-3900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236-3350
(313) 432-3900
BROWNELL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI with about 615 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Grosse Pointe Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 615
- Teachers:
- 31.16
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 615 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BROWNELL MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.2%
- Black or African American
- 5.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.