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Brown Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 568 students in Brown Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Brown Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
568 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brown Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#460 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
90%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,843 is higher than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,343 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,843
$17,379
Spending / Student
$17,343
$17,327
Best Brown Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malvern Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3242 Coral Rd Nw
Malvern, OH 44644
(330) 863-1355
Malvern, OH 44644
(330) 863-1355
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Malvern Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3242 Coral Rd Nw
Malvern, OH 44644
(330) 863-1355
Malvern, OH 44644
(330) 863-1355
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Malvern High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3242 Coral Rd Nw
Malvern, OH 44644
(330) 863-1355
Malvern, OH 44644
(330) 863-1355
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brown Local School District?
Brown Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 568 students.
What is the rank of Brown Local School District?
Brown Local School District is ranked #468 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brown Local School District?
90% of Brown Local School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brown Local School District?
Brown Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Brown Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,343 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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