- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montgomery, AL
Brewbaker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brewbaker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010243001563
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brewbaker Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #5 of 9
- middle schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brewbaker Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brewbaker Middle School ranks #5 of 9 middle schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243001563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Brewbaker Middle School held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 010243001563 · Montgomery, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
806 enr · 17.5:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students)
Brewbaker Middle School held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Brewbaker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Davi
Jefferson Davis High School
1,587 students
- Carver Senior
Carver Senior High School
1,553 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
1,282 students
- Park Crossing
Park Crossing High School
882 students
- This school
Brewbaker Middle School
806 students
- Lanier Senior
Lanier Senior High School
798 students
What this shows Brewbaker Middle School reports 806 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brewbaker Middle School compares
Brewbaker Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 45% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Alabama - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$12,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 229 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
White 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Brewbaker Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brewbaker Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lanier Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brewbaker Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Montgomery
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Carr Middle School
Standard public school
774 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Goodwyn Middle School
Standard public school
717 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Capitol Heights Middle School
Standard public school
593 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Bellingrath Middle School
Standard public school
583 students
Floyd Middle School
Standard public school
525 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Mckee Middle School
Standard public school
520 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~806 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brewbaker Middle School
How many students attend Brewbaker Middle School?
Brewbaker Middle School has 806 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montgomery, AL. CCD year-over-year: 838 (2022-23) → 861 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brewbaker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brewbaker Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% higher 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 Brewbaker Middle School?
85.0% of students at Brewbaker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brewbaker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brewbaker Middle School is African American at 77.2% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brewbaker Middle School?
Brewbaker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Brewbaker Middle School rank among middle schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Brewbaker Middle School ranks #5 of 9 middle schools in Montgomery, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Brewbaker Middle School, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), and Lee High School (1,282 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.