- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brewton, AL
Brewton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brewton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010045000215
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brewton Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Brewton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brewton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brewton Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Brewton, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Brewton Middle School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 010045000215 · Brewton, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 13.9:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Brewton Elementary School (476 students)
Brewton Middle School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Brewton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brewton Elemen
Brewton Elementary School
476 students
- Tr Miller High
Tr Miller High School
373 students
- This school
Brewton Middle School
319 students
What this shows Brewton Middle School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brewton Middle School compares
Brewton 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▼ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 9% in Alabama - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,712
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
African American 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Brewton Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brewton City reports $12,712 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brewton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tr Miller High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brewton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Brewton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brewton Middle School
How many students attend Brewton Middle School?
Brewton Middle School has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brewton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brewton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brewton Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 Brewton Middle School?
56.8% of students at Brewton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brewton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brewton Middle School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Brewton, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brewton Middle School?
Brewton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Brewton Middle School rank among public schools in Brewton?
By Resource Investment Index, Brewton Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Brewton, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brewton City?
Besides Brewton Middle School, Brewton City also operates Brewton Elementary School (476 students) and Tr Miller High School (373 students). See the Brewton City district page for the complete list.