Enrollment
1,500
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · White Settlement, TX
Brewer Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brewer Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484554005176
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brewer Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in White Settlement · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brewer Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brewer Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in White Settlement, TX.
School address
District: White Settlement Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484554005176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brewer Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brewer Middle
Brewer Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in White Settlement, Texas, enrolling 1,500 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Texas schools and 39% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,500 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 324 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 750 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding White Settlement Isd spends $10,167 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
White Settlement Isd also operates Brewer H S (2,113 students) and Tannahill Int (952 students) alongside Brewer Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brewer Middle compares
Brewer Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,500 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,500
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,167
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 750 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
White 31.3%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Brewer Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White Settlement Isd, which includes Brewer Middle.
$10,167
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 41.2%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Brewer Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewer H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tannahill Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Haze El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brewer Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,113
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Brewer Middle
How many students attend Brewer Middle?
Brewer Middle has 1,500 students enrolled. It is a middle school in White Settlement, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brewer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brewer Middle is 20.5:1, which is 39% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brewer Middle?
53.7% of students at Brewer Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brewer Middle?
The largest demographic group at Brewer Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in White Settlement, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brewer Middle?
Brewer Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brewer Middle rank among public schools in White Settlement?
By Resource Investment Index, Brewer Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in White Settlement, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in White Settlement on the city page.
Is Brewer Middle a good school?
Brewer Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in White Settlement Isd?
Besides Brewer Middle, White Settlement Isd also operates Brewer H S (2,113 students), Tannahill Int (952 students), and North El (800 students). See the White Settlement Isd district page for the complete list.
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