Enrollment
224
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brewster, WA
Brewster Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brewster Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530069002284
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brewster Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Brewster · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brewster Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brewster Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brewster, WA.
School address
District: Brewster School District · Washington
NCES ID 530069002284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brewster Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brewster Middle School
Brewster Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Brewster, Washington, enrolling 224 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 79.0% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 224 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 109 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #72.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Brewster School District spends $15,599 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Brewster School District also operates Brewster Elementary School (425 students) and Brewster High School (339 students) alongside Brewster Middle School.
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 Brewster Middle School compares
Brewster Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 76% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Washington average of 45.0%
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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Washington - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$15,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 91.1%
White 6.7%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Brewster Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brewster School District, which includes Brewster Middle School.
$15,599
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.0%
State 71.3%
Federal 20.7%
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 Brewster Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brewster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brewster Alternative School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Brewster Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~224 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brewster Middle School
How many students attend Brewster Middle School?
Brewster Middle School has 224 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brewster, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brewster Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brewster Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brewster Middle School?
79.0% of students at Brewster Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brewster Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brewster Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment, in Brewster, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brewster Middle School?
Brewster Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Brewster Middle School rank among public schools in Brewster?
By Resource Investment Index, Brewster Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brewster, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brewster on the city page.
Is Brewster Middle School a good school?
Brewster Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington 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 Brewster School District?
Besides Brewster Middle School, Brewster School District also operates Brewster Elementary School (425 students), Brewster High School (339 students), and Brewster Alternative School (13 students). See the Brewster School District district page for the complete list.
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