Enrollment
2,003
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, TX
Briscoe J H
Federal NCES profile for Briscoe J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482658008561
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briscoe J H earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Briscoe J H has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briscoe J H ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Richmond, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Briscoe J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Briscoe J H
Briscoe J H is a large middle school in Richmond, Texas, enrolling 2,003 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 97% of Texas schools and 61% 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 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,003 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 180 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is led by African American (30%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lamar Cisd spends $10,640 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lamar Cisd also operates Fulshear H S (3,401 students) and Dean Leaman J H School (2,888 students) alongside Briscoe J H.
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 Briscoe J H compares
Briscoe J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 61% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,003 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,003
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$10,640
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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
African American 30.0%
White 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 30.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Briscoe J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamar Cisd, which includes Briscoe J H.
$10,640
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.5%
State 35.8%
Federal 11.8%
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 Briscoe J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulshear H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dean Leaman J H School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Ranch H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Thomas E Randle H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Briscoe J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,401
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,888
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,747
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,337
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~2,003 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Briscoe J H
How many students attend Briscoe J H?
Briscoe J H has 2,003 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briscoe J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Briscoe J H is 23.6:1, which is 61% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Briscoe J H?
33.0% of students at Briscoe J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briscoe J H?
The largest demographic group at Briscoe J H is African American at 30.0% of enrollment, in Richmond, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briscoe J H?
Briscoe J H has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Briscoe J H rank among middle schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Briscoe J H ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Richmond, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Richmond on the city page.
Is Briscoe J H a good school?
Briscoe J H earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Lamar Cisd?
Besides Briscoe J H, Lamar Cisd also operates Fulshear H S (3,401 students), Dean Leaman J H School (2,888 students), and Foster H S (2,747 students). See the Lamar Cisd district page for the complete list.
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