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Brown Deer Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 501 students

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Posted February 14, 2013

Quite a few incompetent teachers, although there are some amazing ones as well. Parent involvement is fairly high and for the most part the community is fantastic. The problems however rely in the decision making of the school. They make horrible decisions on teachers, their salaries, and the way they change the school. There was once wonderful murals on most of the walls in the school, however, one day it was just decided to paint over the years of work put in by students over the years and paint them all black. Extracurricular are great, but the education, not much so. Teachers do not challenge students, even saying "If a student is gifted they will challenge themself. I shouldn't have to". The only way you can get a challenging learning environment for a child is to complain enough, which has worked for some recently. In synopsis the teaching is less than perfect with a few exceptions, any student's who need a slightly more challenging curriculum are out of luck. On the positive side, the activities offered are great, parents are often active, and the community is very diverse.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2012

This is my son's second year at BDMS. We're well-informed of the goings on at the school, between notes home, automated phone calls, website updates and personal e-mails from teachers. We're also able to check our son's daily assignments, grades, and attendance online. This information is updated daily, and has been a valuable tool. Any time I have contacted a teacher, the principal, or the superintendent, I have received a helpful response the same day. Students can take a string instrument or sing in 5th grade. Band is offered in 6th. My son chose orchestra, and 1.5 years later, he still truly enjoys it. In 6th grade students have the opportunity to take Spanish and Gateway To Technology (GTT). GTT is a pre-engineering course, teaching teamwork and problem solving in exciting ways. Another bonus at the school is the high level of racial diversity. These kids seem MUCH LESS affected by color as previous generations, which is a lesson I don't think you can learn from a textbook. My only personal issue is parental involvement. Although I've often offered to volunteer, I've never been asked to help out. Regardless, my son is happy and doing well at BDMS, so I'm happy also.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2011

Brown Deer Middle School is a great place to learn with a great community surrouding it. Everyone knows everyone so it makes school more fun and learning easy!


Posted March 20, 2010

The Middle School is diverse and it benefits everyone as the children learn how to respect each other. I feel my child has gained socially from the experience. The Middle School also has a community feel and everyone is invested in the education of all children, especially the teachers. We have been surprised about BD as we were planning on moving but will stay the course because the schools and teachers truly have made a difference in our child's life.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2009

Brown Deer Middle School has a great staff, great extra curricular activities and a variety of classes for students to take. The school has all of the latest technology for students to use and the facilities are very inviting. There is a lot of opportunities for parent involvement at Brown Deer Middle School and the diversity of the student body is a real plus for the students.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 81% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
62%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 66% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
79%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 82% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students73%
Female72%
Male72%
Black, not of Hispanic origin72%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin78%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled84%
English learners63%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%

Reading

All Students74%
Female82%
Male65%
Black, not of Hispanic origin69%
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin82%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled83%
English learners63%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students78%
Female83%
Male73%
Black, not of Hispanic origin65%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin94%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled85%
English learners50%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Reading

All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
Black, not of Hispanic origin76%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin94%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled90%
English learners50%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
Black, not of Hispanic origin69%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin88%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities34%
Non-disabled89%
English learners100%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%

Reading

All Students81%
Female83%
Male78%
Black, not of Hispanic origin69%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin86%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities23%
Non-disabled92%
English learners100%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

All Students69%
Female81%
Male61%
Black, not of Hispanic origin56%
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin87%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled73%
English learners57%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%

Math

All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Black, not of Hispanic origin75%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin95%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled91%
English learners86%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%

Reading

All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Black, not of Hispanic origin82%
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin94%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities64%
Non-disabled90%
English learners71%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%

Science

All Students78%
Female86%
Male72%
Black, not of Hispanic origin65%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled84%
English learners86%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Social Studies

All Students81%
Female87%
Male76%
Black, not of Hispanic origin69%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled86%
English learners100%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black, not Hispanic 42% 10%
White, not Hispanic 31% 74%
Asian 11% 4%
Multiracial 9% 2%
Hispanic 6% 10%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 7%N/A6%
Disabled students 16%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 38%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5757 W Dean Rd
Brown Deer, WI 53223
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Phone: (414) 371-6900

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