- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corpus Christi, TX
Browne Middle
Federal NCES profile for Browne Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481527001041
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Browne Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #13 of 16
- middle schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Browne Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Browne Middle ranks #13 of 16 middle schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Corpus Christi Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481527001041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Browne Middle held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 481527001041 · Corpus Christi, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 15.1:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students)
Browne Middle held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Browne Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
2,026 students
- Carroll H S
Carroll H S
1,928 students
- Ray H S
Ray H S
1,578 students
- Roy Miller H S
Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design
1,424 students
- Moody H S
Moody H S
1,326 students
- This school 557
Browne Middle
557 students
What this shows Browne Middle reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Browne Middle compares
Browne 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.6%
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
$11,836
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 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.2%
White 5.7%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Browne Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Corpus Christi Isd reports $11,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Browne Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moody H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Browne Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,424
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Browne Middle
How many students attend Browne Middle?
Browne Middle has 557 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corpus Christi, TX. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Browne Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Browne Middle is 15.1:1, which is 3% 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 Browne Middle?
80.6% of students at Browne Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Browne Middle?
The largest demographic group at Browne Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Browne Middle?
Browne Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Browne Middle rank among middle schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Browne Middle ranks #13 of 16 middle schools in Corpus Christi, 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 Corpus Christi on the city page.
What other schools are in Corpus Christi Isd?
Besides Browne Middle, Corpus Christi Isd also operates Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students), Carroll H S (1,928 students), and Ray H S (1,578 students). See the Corpus Christi Isd district page for the complete list.