- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mansfield, TX
Brooks Wester Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brooks Wester Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482892009384
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooks Wester Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooks Wester Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooks Wester Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Mansfield, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892009384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Brooks Wester Middle held near 923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.8 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 482892009384 · Mansfield, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
945 enr · 15:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students)
Brooks Wester Middle held near 923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.8 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brooks Wester Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mansfield Lake
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S
2,751 students
- Mansfield Lega
Mansfield Legacy H S
2,568 students
- Mansfield H S
Mansfield H S
2,552 students
- Mansfield Timb
Mansfield Timberview H S
1,788 students
- Mansfield Summ
Mansfield Summit H S
1,772 students
- This school 945
Brooks Wester Middle
945 students
What this shows Brooks Wester Middle reports 945 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooks Wester Middle compares
Brooks Wester Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 945 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
945
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.4%
African American 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Brooks Wester Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mansfield Isd reports $10,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brooks Wester Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Lake Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Legacy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Timberview H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Summit H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooks Wester Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,552
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~945 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooks Wester Middle
How many students attend Brooks Wester Middle?
Brooks Wester Middle has 945 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mansfield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 891 (2022-23) → 923 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooks Wester Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooks Wester Middle is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooks Wester Middle?
31.2% of students at Brooks Wester Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooks Wester Middle?
The largest demographic group at Brooks Wester Middle is White at 37.4% of enrollment, in Mansfield, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooks Wester Middle?
Brooks Wester Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Wester Middle rank among middle schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooks Wester Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Mansfield, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mansfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Mansfield Isd?
Besides Brooks Wester Middle, Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students), Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students), and Mansfield H S (2,552 students). See the Mansfield Isd district page for the complete list.