- Enrollment
- 3,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bolingbrook, IL
Brooks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brooks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174007004024
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooks Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Bolingbrook · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 850
- students enrolled
Brooks Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooks Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bolingbrook, IL.
School address
District: Valley View Cusd 365u · Illinois
NCES ID 174007004024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174007004024 · Bolingbrook, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
850 enr · 9.1:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 middle schools in Bolingbrook. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. 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
- Bolingbrook Hi
Bolingbrook High School
3,298 students
- Romeoville Hig
Romeoville High School
1,848 students
- This school 850
Brooks Middle School
850 students
- Oak View Elem 636
Oak View Elem School
636 students
- Independence E 617
Independence Elem School
617 students
- Hubert H Humph 596
Hubert H Humphrey Middle School
596 students
What this shows Brooks Middle School reports 850 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooks Middle School compares
Brooks Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 35% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
850
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 6% in Illinois - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$22,208
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
African American 30.4%
White 13.3%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Brooks Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View Cusd 365u, which includes Brooks Middle School.
$22,208
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 31.8%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Brooks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Romeoville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak View Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hubert H Humphrey Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Bolingbrook
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~850 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooks Middle School
How many students attend Brooks Middle School?
Brooks Middle School has 850 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bolingbrook, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooks Middle School is 9.1:1, which is 35% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brooks Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment, in Bolingbrook, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooks Middle School?
Brooks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brooks Middle School rank among middle schools in Bolingbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooks Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bolingbrook, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bolingbrook on the city page.
What other schools are in Valley View Cusd 365u?
Besides Brooks Middle School, Valley View Cusd 365u also operates Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students), Romeoville High School (1,848 students), and Oak View Elem School (636 students). See the Valley View Cusd 365u district page for the complete list.
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