- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mcallen, TX
Brown Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brown Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482967003331
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 7
- middle schools in Mcallen · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 89.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brown Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Middle ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Mcallen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Brown Middle held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 482967003331 · Mcallen, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 11.2:1 · 89.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcallen H S (2,134 students)
Brown Middle held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 52.0 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
- Mcallen H S
Mcallen H S
2,134 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,021 students
- Rowe H S
Rowe H S
1,905 students
- Morris Middle
Morris Middle
999 students
- Cathey Middle 827
Cathey Middle
827 students
- This school 580
Brown Middle
580 students
What this shows Brown Middle reports 580 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.9% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$13,409
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.8%
White 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, Brown Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcallen Isd reports $13,409 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcallen H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowe H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morris Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cathey 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
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- 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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brown Middle
How many students attend Brown Middle?
Brown Middle has 580 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mcallen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown Middle is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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?
89.9% 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 98.8% of enrollment, in Mcallen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown Middle?
Brown Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Mcallen?
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Middle ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Mcallen, 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 Mcallen on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcallen Isd?
Besides Brown Middle, Mcallen Isd also operates Mcallen H S (2,134 students), Memorial H S (2,021 students), and Rowe H S (1,905 students). See the Mcallen Isd district page for the complete list.