The top reported proficiency rate is 83% in Social studies. The lowest is 78% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Brown Elementary School
Brown Elementary School serves kindergarten through sixth grade in the Hilliard area, a rapidly growing Columbus suburb that has nearly doubled in population over the past several years. The school sits within Hilliard City Schools, a district that covers a much larger footprint than the city itself, spanning the old Brown and Norwich townships plus portions of Columbus and Dublin.
The school's test results show broad proficiency across the core subjects tested. In the most recent assessment cycle, close to four-fifths of students tested in math and English language arts reached proficiency, with science results clustering at roughly the same rate. This places the school above the midpoint among elementary schools serving the same grade band across Franklin County's districts. All students participate fully in state testing, and participation rates are complete across subjects. Science testing covers only a portion of the grade span here (grades three through eight statewide), while kindergarten through second grade are not subject to state assessment, which is typical for schools serving those early grades.
The student body includes a majority who identify as white, with smaller shares identifying as Hispanic, two or more races, and Black; Asian enrollment is minimal. Roughly a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Enrollment sits at a moderate size for an elementary school, with relatively balanced representation across kindergarten through fifth grade and a single student currently in sixth grade. The district operates a three-site system for sixth graders, and under the Master Facilities Plan being funded by a levy voters approved in November 2024, Brown is slated to transition into a sixth-grade center as Phase 1 of that plan unfolds. This means the building's academic environment and mix of students will change as construction and facility replacements move forward over the coming years.
The housing market around the school reflects Hilliard's position as a premium suburb. Typical home values are well above the state benchmark and rents are correspondingly high. Homeowners feeling the impact of growth will also encounter the newly approved property tax increase: in November 2024, voters passed a combined operating levy and bond issue that is the district's first successful new levy in roughly a decade, adding a lasting increase to property tax bills for families buying in the area.
Redistricting is underway as the district rebalances boundaries to accommodate growth-driven imbalances, so families considering the school should understand that assigned boundaries may change. Historically, about three-quarters of students stay in their feeder patterns during redistricting, meaning roughly one in four could see a school assignment shift. This feeds into the broader facility reshaping: Brown, Beacon, and Ridgewood elementary schools are all scheduled for replacement or conversion, with Beacon already under construction. For families enrolling now, the school's role and composition will shift materially as these transitions execute. Parents may want to consult directly with the district about the timeline and impact on their child's grade span.
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