Enrollment
578
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wichita, KS
Brooks Magnet Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brooks Magnet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201299000327
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooks Magnet Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #14 of 17
- middle schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooks Magnet Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooks Magnet Middle School ranks #14 of 17 middle schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brooks Magnet Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brooks Magnet Middle School
Brooks Magnet Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Wichita, Kansas, enrolling 578 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 90% of Kansas schools and 27% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 72.5% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Kansas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 578 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 110 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #66.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 280 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 578 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Wichita's middle schools, it stands alongside Truesdell Middle School (924 students): Brooks Magnet Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 12.5:1).
Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students) and Southeast High (2,066 students) alongside Brooks Magnet 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 Brooks Magnet Middle School compares
Brooks Magnet Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 70% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Kansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$15,361
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.4 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
African American 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
White 22.5%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Brooks Magnet Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wichita, which includes Brooks Magnet Middle School.
$15,361
Per student
-1%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.2%
State 70.9%
Federal 11.9%
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 Brooks Magnet Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooks Magnet Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Wichita
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Truesdell Middle School
Standard public school
924 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Curtis Middle School
Standard public school
846 students 13:1 students per teacher
Wilbur Middle School
Standard public school
822 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley Middle School
Standard public school
760 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Robinson Middle School
Standard public school
682 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Mead Middle School
Standard public school
678 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~578 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Brooks Magnet Middle School
How many students attend Brooks Magnet Middle School?
Brooks Magnet Middle School has 578 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wichita, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooks Magnet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooks Magnet Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 27% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooks Magnet Middle School?
72.5% of students at Brooks Magnet Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooks Magnet Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brooks Magnet Middle School is African American at 39.3% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooks Magnet Middle School?
Brooks Magnet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Brooks Magnet Middle School rank among middle schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooks Magnet Middle School ranks #14 of 17 middle schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Wichita on the city page.
Is Brooks Magnet Middle School a good school?
Brooks Magnet Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas 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 Wichita?
Besides Brooks Magnet Middle School, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.
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