Brownell Middle School

260 CHALFONTE AVE
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236

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577 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

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.

577

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brownell Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	480
Hispanic	19
Black	45
Asian	11
Two or More	18
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
480 (83.2 %)
Black
45 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.3 %)
Two or More
18 (3.1 %)
Asian
11 (1.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Phone:	(313)432-3900
Website:	http://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/Domain/879
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 133

Grade 6 153

Grade 7 147

Grade 8 144