- Enrollment
- 2,835
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Paso, TX
Brown Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brown Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481830010638
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #19 of 33
- middle schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brown Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Middle ranks #19 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Brown Middle held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 481830010638 · El Paso, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 17.5:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin H S (2,835 students)
Brown Middle held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brown Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin H S
Franklin H S
2,835 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
2,576 students
- Chapin H S
Chapin H S
1,766 students
- El Paso H S
El Paso H S
1,636 students
- Hornedo Middle
Hornedo Middle
1,442 students
- This school 699
Brown Middle
699 students
What this shows Brown Middle reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brown Middle compares
Brown 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$12,931
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 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.6%
White 6.4%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Brown Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso Isd reports $12,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brown Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Paso H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hornedo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brown Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brown Middle
How many students attend Brown Middle?
Brown Middle has 699 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 718 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown Middle is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brown Middle?
67.7% of students at Brown Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brown Middle?
The largest demographic group at Brown Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown Middle?
Brown Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Brown Middle rank among middle schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Middle ranks #19 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, 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 El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso Isd?
Besides Brown Middle, El Paso Isd also operates Franklin H S (2,835 students), Coronado H S (2,576 students), and Chapin H S (1,766 students). See the El Paso Isd district page for the complete list.