Enrollment
396
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Klamath Falls, OR
Brixner Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Brixner Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410702000505
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brixner Junior High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Klamath Falls · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brixner Junior High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brixner Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Klamath Falls, OR.
School address
District: Klamath County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410702000505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brixner Junior High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brixner Junior High School
Brixner Junior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Klamath Falls, Oregon, enrolling 396 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 330 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #247, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Klamath County Sd spends $14,025 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Klamath Falls's middle schools, it stands alongside Ponderosa Middle School (561 students): Brixner Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.8:1 vs 20:1).
Klamath County Sd also operates Henley High School (720 students) and Mazama High School (690 students) alongside Brixner Junior High 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 Brixner Junior High School compares
Brixner Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 38% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Oregon - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 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 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Brixner Junior High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Klamath County Sd, which includes Brixner Junior High School.
$14,025
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 63.0%
Federal 14.8%
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 Brixner Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mazama High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peterson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shasta Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brixner Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Klamath Falls
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Brixner Junior High School
How many students attend Brixner Junior High School?
Brixner Junior High School has 396 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Klamath Falls, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brixner Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brixner Junior High School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brixner Junior High School?
72.7% of students at Brixner Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brixner Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Brixner Junior High School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Klamath Falls, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brixner Junior High School?
Brixner Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Brixner Junior High School rank among middle schools in Klamath Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Brixner Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Klamath Falls, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Klamath Falls on the city page.
Is Brixner Junior High School a good school?
Brixner Junior High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Oregon 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 Klamath County Sd?
Besides Brixner Junior High School, Klamath County Sd also operates Henley High School (720 students), Mazama High School (690 students), and Peterson Elementary School (573 students). See the Klamath County Sd district page for the complete list.
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