Serving 345 students in grades 4-5, Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School's student population of 345 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#86 out of 942 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
6%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
83%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School's ranking?
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School is ranked #86 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School?
345 students attend Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School?
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School offer ?
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School part of?
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School is part of Madison School District.
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