The top reported proficiency rate is 89% in Social studies. The lowest is 71% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Brookville Intermediate School
Brookville Intermediate School serves grades four through eight and sits on the edge of a small Ohio city that has traditionally been a quiet bedroom community but is now navigating rapid industrial and residential growth. The school itself is a regular public school serving a mid-sized population, with enrollment distributed fairly evenly across its grade bands.
The school's academic standing is solid. In the most recent state testing, students showed proficiency rates above the midpoint among Montgomery County districts in all tested subjects. English language arts proficiency was the strongest, followed closely by science. Mathematics proficiency was lower than the other two subjects but still respectable. Participation rates across all assessments were very high, suggesting consistent attendance and engagement during testing windows. State testing data reaches back only to the current school year, so trend information is not available.
The student body is notably homogeneous. The vast majority of students identify as white, with very small numbers of students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. The school does not report free-or-reduced-price lunch rates, English learner counts, or special education enrollment, so parents seeking clarity on those metrics will need to contact the school directly. The enrollment sits at roughly six hundred students across the five grades served, making it a mid-sized intermediate school for its grade band.
The physical location is on Blue Pride Drive, part of a school campus cluster that sits apart from Brookville's historic downtown. Brookville itself is a small city in the northwestern corner of Montgomery County, about ten to twelve miles from Dayton. It has long functioned as a suburban and semi-rural community where most families own their homes. That character is shifting. The city has approved several new single-family subdivisions under construction, a significant General Motors diesel-engine plant expansion is underway and expected to draw new workers, and a contentious local debate about growth has emerged. A "Keep it Rural" movement led to a failed 2024 referendum on rezoning, and the city is now in the middle of updating its comprehensive land use plan. Families considering the Brookville district should understand that the town is entering a period of visible change and that schools may experience enrollment shifts as new housing comes online.
Housing values in the 45309 zip code are moderate compared to state benchmarks. The median home price is moderately above the Ohio average but well below the national average, making homeownership more accessible than in many regions. Monthly mortgage costs run roughly one-third lower than national norms, though rents are proportionally higher relative to household income than mortgage costs are. Unemployment in the area is steady, and median household income is solid, suggesting a stable economic base.
The school's immediate institutional context is the Brookville Local District, which encompasses the city and surrounding area. Recent district information was limited; routine levy renewals have appeared on ballots, but no major new construction bonds or district-wide curriculum overhauls of lasting consequence have been identified in recent years.
Academically, the school holds a position in the top quartile of districts in Montgomery County when proficiency rates across tested subjects and grades are combined. Parents seeking more granular information about discipline, attendance, course offerings, or staffing would need to reach out to the school, as those details were not available in state reporting. Families should feel confident that the school meets a solid academic standard, and should also understand that they are choosing a school in a town in transition, with implications for community feel and school growth that may unfold over the next several years.
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