- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brady, TX
Brady Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brady Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481111000575
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brady Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Brady · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Brady Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brady Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brady, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Brady Middle grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (+18.9%).
Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 481111000575 · Brady, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 11.4:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Brady El (458 students)
Brady Middle grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (+18.9%). Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brady Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brady El
Brady El
458 students
- Brady H S
Brady H S
271 students
- This school
Brady Middle
206 students
What this shows Brady Middle reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brady Middle compares
Brady Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,564
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.9%
White 43.2%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Brady Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brady Isd reports $14,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brady Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brady El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brady H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brady Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brady Middle
How many students attend Brady Middle?
Brady Middle has 206 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brady, TX. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brady Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brady Middle is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brady Middle?
56.1% of students at Brady Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brady Middle?
The largest demographic group at Brady Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment, in Brady, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brady Middle?
Brady Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brady Middle rank among public schools in Brady?
By Resource Investment Index, Brady Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brady, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brady Isd?
Besides Brady Middle, Brady Isd also operates Brady El (458 students) and Brady H S (271 students). See the Brady Isd district page for the complete list.