- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Friendswood, TX
Brookside Int
Federal NCES profile for Brookside Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481428007004
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookside Int earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Friendswood · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookside Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside Int ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Friendswood, TX.
School address
District: Clear Creek Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481428007004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-87 students YoY
Brookside Int shrank from 921 students in 2022-23 to 834 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 57.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-87 students YoY 481428007004 · Friendswood, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
805 enr · 13.4:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Springs H S (2,668 students)
Brookside Int shrank from 921 students in 2022-23 to 834 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 57.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brookside Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clear Springs
Clear Springs H S
2,668 students
- Clear Falls H
Clear Falls H S
2,508 students
- Clear Lake H S
Clear Lake H S
2,500 students
- Clear Creek H
Clear Creek H S
2,469 students
- Clear Brook H
Clear Brook H S
2,303 students
- This school 805
Brookside Int
805 students
What this shows Brookside Int reports 805 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookside Int compares
Brookside Int is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,214
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
White 32.7%
African American 12.7%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Brookside Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clear Creek Isd reports $10,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brookside Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Springs H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Falls H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Brook H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookside Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~805 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookside Int
How many students attend Brookside Int?
Brookside Int has 805 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Friendswood, TX. CCD year-over-year: 921 (2022-23) → 834 (2023-24), down 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside Int is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookside Int?
46.8% of students at Brookside Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookside Int?
The largest demographic group at Brookside Int is Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment, in Friendswood, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookside Int?
Brookside Int has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Brookside Int rank among middle schools in Friendswood?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside Int ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Friendswood, 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 Friendswood on the city page.
What other schools are in Clear Creek Isd?
Besides Brookside Int, Clear Creek Isd also operates Clear Springs H S (2,668 students), Clear Falls H S (2,508 students), and Clear Lake H S (2,500 students). See the Clear Creek Isd district page for the complete list.