Dedicated to team spirit, Brownell Middle School serves the community of Grosse Pointe Farms with the motto, 'Together We Will." Offering a public school education to fifth through eighth graders, Brownell Middle School promotes a core curriculum of English language arts, mathematics, social studies and science.
Electives include French and/or Spanish, choir, orchestra, band and percussion and creative drama. Also offered as electives: art classes, including digital art, life skills involving food and nutrition skills, industrial technology (wood and metal working) and physical education and fitness.
P.E. classes are broken into "team sports" and "lifetime activities." Team sports feature basketball, frisbee, volleyball, soccer, floor hockey, football, and kickball/softball. Lifetime activities include racquet sports, bowling, track and field, lawn games, and personal fitness. Seventh and eighth graders may acquire their boating certificate.
The Brownell Broncos are proud competitors in volleyball, basketball, cross country, track, wrestling and swimming. Students also have many opportunities to forge meaningful memories participating in extracurriculars like the eighth-grade field trip to Washington D.C., joining the cheer or running club, participating in the Fun Color Run or signing up for drama, yearbook or robotics clubs.
Brownell Middle School is dedicated to building successful and rewarding high school careers.
Brownell Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 5-8
260 Chalfonte Ave,
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Grosse Pointe Public School System
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Rodger Hunwick
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.3%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
405:1
Student Diversity
Male
56%
Female
44%
White
83.2%
Black
7.8%
Hispanic
3.3%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#20
Best Public MS Teachers in Michigan
#31
Best Public MS in Michigan
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/13/2018
Some of the teachers are great. The entire school district is not what it used to be. The majority of the problems are with the administration.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/9/2023
Brownell Middle School in Grosse Pointe Farms really cares! The leadership, faculty, and families that have children attending all work together to provide amazing opportunities for all the students. All the Grosse Pointe District Schools offer a great education under caring and intelligent teachers...
8/1/2023
Brownell is the shining star in the district. From the students, support staff, teachers and leadership you can’t go wrong. The staff truly care about each and every student in the building.
4/14/2022
This is a overall good school from a students view.
3/12/2022
Grosse Pointe Farms is a great place to live and great schools to go to I had some kids go to each school but their favorite was Brownell because of the great food and the great learning!!!!
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About Grosse Pointe Farms
List Price Range
$295K - $3.9M
Homes For Sale
17
Average Home Value
$662,599
Median Lot Size
7,187 Sq Ft
% Renters
6%
Household Income
$186,369
% of College Grads
77.1%
Median Age
47
Average House Size
2,444 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
11.3%
Homes for Sale
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$1,490,000
- 3 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,420 Sq Ft
- 17680 E Jefferson Ave
- 182 Days On Market
Prime location for this updated architectural home in Grosse Pointe. Very private lot with built-in swimming pool and private patio areas with free standing sauna. This one-of-a-kind home has been recently updated over past couple years. Awesome gourmet kitchen with vaulted ceilings, fireplace and o...
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$949,000
- 5 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,000 Sq Ft
- 92 Moran Rd
- New 2 days ago
Stunning French Colonial-style home by Micou, blending elegance and modern comfort. Features a rich wood-paneled family room opening to a fenced Belgium block patio overlooking beautifully landscaped grounds. Enjoy an updated kitchen with high-end appliances, remodeled powder room, formal dining roo...
Kay Agney Higbie Maxon Agney Inc
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$745,000
- 5 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 3,672 Sq Ft
- 274 Kerby Rd
- New 6 days ago
Built in 1925 for the Beaupre family and cherished by just three other owners since, this stately Colonial is a rare find where architectural charm and thoughtful updates live in perfect harmony. From the moment you arrive, you will feel the history—and the love—that have graced this home for a cent...
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Homes for Rent
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$2,500 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,250 Sq Ft
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- Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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$2,100 per month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,200 Sq Ft
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$2,750 per month
- House for Rent
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,600 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Ghesquiere Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Trails
Pier Park
- Boating
- Pool
- Tennis
Grosse Pointe Farms Dog Park
- Dog Park
Sweeney Park
- Soccer
- Playground
- Ice Skating Rink
Balduck Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Football
Kerby Field
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