Enrollment
211
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brillion, WI
Brillion Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brillion Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550168002384
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brillion Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Brillion · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brillion Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brillion Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brillion, WI.
School address
District: Brillion School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550168002384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brillion Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brillion Middle
Brillion Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Brillion, Wisconsin, enrolling 211 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 211 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 353 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #182.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Brillion School District spends $11,790 per pupil, 21% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Brillion School District also operates Brillion Elementary (426 students) and Brillion High (327 students) alongside Brillion 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 Brillion Middle compares
Brillion Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 33% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,790
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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
White 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Brillion Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brillion School District, which includes Brillion Middle.
$11,790
Per student
-21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 50.8%
Federal 8.7%
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 Brillion Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brillion Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brillion High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brillion Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~211 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brillion Middle
How many students attend Brillion Middle?
Brillion Middle has 211 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brillion, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brillion Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brillion Middle is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brillion Middle?
25.8% of students at Brillion Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brillion Middle?
The largest demographic group at Brillion Middle is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Brillion, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brillion Middle?
Brillion Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Brillion Middle rank among public schools in Brillion?
By Resource Investment Index, Brillion Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brillion, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brillion on the city page.
Is Brillion Middle a good school?
Brillion Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin 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 Brillion School District?
Besides Brillion Middle, Brillion School District also operates Brillion Elementary (426 students) and Brillion High (327 students). See the Brillion School District district page for the complete list.
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