- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harvey, IL
Brooks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brooks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171845002129
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooks Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Harvey · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 455
- students enrolled
Brooks Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooks Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Harvey, IL.
School address
District: Harvey Sd 152 · Illinois
NCES ID 171845002129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Brooks Middle School shrank from 487 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 171845002129 · Harvey, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 18.2:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bryant Elem School (294 students)
Brooks Middle School shrank from 487 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Brooks Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brooks Middle School
455 students
- Bryant Elem Sc
Bryant Elem School
294 students
- Maya Angelou E
Maya Angelou Elem Sch
271 students
- Holmes Elem Sc
Holmes Elem School
270 students
- Whittier Elem
Whittier Elem School
197 students
- Riley Early Ch 124
Riley Early Childhood Center
124 students
What this shows Brooks Middle School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooks Middle School compares
Brooks Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,475
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.3%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Brooks Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Harvey Sd 152 reports $21,475 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brooks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maya Angelou Elem Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holmes Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riley Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooks Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooks Middle School
How many students attend Brooks Middle School?
Brooks Middle School has 455 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harvey, IL. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooks Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 30% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brooks Middle School is African American at 57.8% of enrollment, in Harvey, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooks Middle School?
Brooks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brooks Middle School rank among public schools in Harvey?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooks Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Harvey, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harvey on the city page.
What other schools are in Harvey Sd 152?
Besides Brooks Middle School, Harvey Sd 152 also operates Bryant Elem School (294 students), Maya Angelou Elem Sch (271 students), and Holmes Elem School (270 students). See the Harvey Sd 152 district page for the complete list.