Enrollment
455
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brooks Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brooks Middle School
Brooks Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Harvey, Illinois, enrolling 455 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Illinois schools and 30% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 455 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 52/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 91 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 455 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Harvey Sd 152 also operates Bryant Elem School (294 students) and Maya Angelou Elem Sch (271 students) alongside Brooks 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 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,607
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harvey Sd 152, which includes Brooks Middle School.
$18,607
Per student
+9%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 62.8%
Federal 18.4%
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 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
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Brooks Middle School a good school?
Brooks Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois 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 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.
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