- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brentwood, MO
Brentwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brentwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290588001113
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brentwood Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brentwood Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brentwood Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Brentwood, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Brentwood Middle held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.9 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 290588001113 · Brentwood, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 10.7:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcgrath Elem. (236 students)
Brentwood Middle held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.9 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Brentwood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcgrath Elem.
Mcgrath Elem.
236 students
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High
195 students
- Mark Twain Ele
Mark Twain Elem.
173 students
- This school
Brentwood Middle
160 students
- Brentwood Earl 83
Brentwood Early Childhd Center
83 students
What this shows Brentwood Middle reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brentwood Middle compares
Brentwood Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 60% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Missouri - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,646
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.9%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Brentwood Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Brentwood reports $22,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brentwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcgrath Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Early Childhd Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brentwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brentwood Middle
How many students attend Brentwood Middle?
Brentwood Middle has 160 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brentwood, MO. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brentwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brentwood Middle is 10.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 32% 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 Brentwood Middle?
18.4% of students at Brentwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brentwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Brentwood Middle is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Brentwood, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brentwood Middle?
Brentwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Brentwood Middle rank among public schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Brentwood Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Brentwood, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Brentwood?
Besides Brentwood Middle, Brentwood also operates Mcgrath Elem. (236 students), Brentwood High (195 students), and Mark Twain Elem. (173 students). See the Brentwood district page for the complete list.