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Brown School

Public | K-12 | 671 students

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5 stars

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Posted January 25, 2012

The Brown school is seriously like home to me. I have been there since the third grade and I have changed as a person since attending the school. The school allows for everyone to be themselves and for students to interact with their fellow classmates, teachers, and their community. The school is not just a school, but a home for many students like myself. The Brown school is unique in the sense that everyone is accepted for themselves, and their is diversity within ethnic groups, religion, politics and other important factors. People are not discriminated for being themselves, but are encouraged to be different and to do what is right. Brown School has opened many doors, and I believe once I step out into the real world that Brown school has allowed for me to put my best foot forward and has prepared me to the best that they can. The pre-college curriculum and involvement with the teachers allow for students to enhance skills that are needed in college. Brown is different because the teachers care, the students want to be there, and we are doing things to change our world.


Posted August 31, 2010

With the highest test scores in the state, this is an excellent school for parents to consider. My child just graduated with scholarship offers to many schools. The teachers and staff provide a friendly, diverse, and academically challenging environment for students from grades K-12.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

It's the philosophy of the J. Graham Brown School to foster the individuality of each student. They boast the highest test scores in the state on the state assessment. You won't find a school anywhere with a more positive climate. Plus, the teachers are fantastic.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2010

This school has a loving family atmosphere, lots of racial and ethnic diversity and encourages individual initiative on the part of its students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 21, 2010

This school has extremely great teachers who care about their students and counselors who will help and motivate the students to do their best work. The school is very diverse with plenty of different groups of kids, but all get along well if you were to put them together. Everyone here is laid-back and will always have your back. This school is a small school with a big heart tha wi'll make you feel at home, and honestly, this school is where I found some of my greatest friends, my greatest education, and the confidence to speak out and be myself.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 19, 2010

The Brown is a true gem. I am so thrilled my child has gotten the opportunity to attend school there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2009

I have found that Brown is very 'pro-student.' This is not your average school. Parents are allowed to be very involved.....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

Wonderful diverse community!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2009

I've always loved this school, and I've been attending classes here for ten years now! The freedom of creativity here is a true gift anyone would enjoy, and everyone's so nice! I cannot believe how other schools are; everyone is so cruel to each other.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
72%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
61%
Scale: % proficient or distinguished

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Kentucky used the Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 through 12 in reading, social studies, science, writing, and math. The Elementary School results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for grades 3 through 5 combined for each subject. Middle School results are for grades 6 though 8 combined, and High School results are for grades 10 though 12 combined. The KCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kentucky.

See Kentucky's state standards

Source: Kentucky Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
86%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % proficient or distinguished

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Kentucky used the Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 through 12 in reading, social studies, science, writing, and math. The Elementary School results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for grades 3 through 5 combined for each subject. Middle School results are for grades 6 though 8 combined, and High School results are for grades 10 though 12 combined. The KCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kentucky.

See Kentucky's state standards

Source: Kentucky Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 41% in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 41% in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 41% in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
52%
Scale: % proficient or distinguished

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Kentucky used the Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 through 12 in reading, social studies, science, writing, and math. The Elementary School results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for grades 3 through 5 combined for each subject. Middle School results are for grades 6 though 8 combined, and High School results are for grades 10 though 12 combined. The KCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kentucky.

See Kentucky's state standards

Source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 60% 83%
Black 36% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
Hispanic 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 26%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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546 South 1st St
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 485-8216

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