- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Forney, TX
Brown Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brown Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481956010868
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Forney · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brown Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Forney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Brown Middle held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 481956010868 · Forney, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 12.1:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: North Forney H S (2,648 students)
Brown Middle held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 45.6 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
- North Forney H
North Forney H S
2,648 students
- Forney H S
Forney H S
2,582 students
- Jackson Middle 807
Jackson Middle
807 students
- Rhodes is 746
Rhodes is
746 students
- Willett El 741
Willett El
741 students
- This school 568
Brown Middle
568 students
What this shows Brown Middle reports 568 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$10,032
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
White 6.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Brown Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forney Isd reports $10,032 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Forney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forney H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rhodes is | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willett El | 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
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brown Middle
How many students attend Brown Middle?
Brown Middle has 568 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Forney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown Middle is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Brown Middle?
48.4% 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 African American at 68.5% of enrollment, in Forney, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown Middle?
Brown Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Forney?
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Forney, 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 Forney on the city page.
What other schools are in Forney Isd?
Besides Brown Middle, Forney Isd also operates North Forney H S (2,648 students), Forney H S (2,582 students), and Jackson Middle (807 students). See the Forney Isd district page for the complete list.