- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gilroy, CA
Brownell Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brownell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061518004070
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownell Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Gilroy · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brownell Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownell Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Gilroy, CA.
School address
District: Gilroy Unified · California
NCES ID 061518004070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Brownell Middle shrank from 747 students in 2022-23 to 695 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 061518004070 · Gilroy, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
672 enr · 20.4:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Christopher High (1,630 students)
Brownell Middle shrank from 747 students in 2022-23 to 695 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Brownell Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Christopher Hi
Christopher High
1,630 students
- Gilroy High
Gilroy High
1,618 students
- Las Animas Ele
Las Animas Elementary
800 students
- South Valley M
South Valley Middle
784 students
- Solorsano Midd
Solorsano Middle
749 students
- This school
Brownell Middle
672 students
What this shows Brownell Middle reports 672 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownell Middle compares
Brownell Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
$15,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.5%
White 14.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 6.3%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Brownell Middle is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilroy Unified reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brownell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilroy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Las Animas Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solorsano Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Gilroy
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~672 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brownell Middle
How many students attend Brownell Middle?
Brownell Middle has 672 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gilroy, CA. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownell Middle is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% higher 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 Brownell Middle?
43.2% of students at Brownell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownell Middle?
The largest demographic group at Brownell Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment, in Gilroy, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownell Middle?
Brownell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Brownell Middle rank among middle schools in Gilroy?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownell Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Gilroy, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Gilroy on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilroy Unified?
Besides Brownell Middle, Gilroy Unified also operates Christopher High (1,630 students), Gilroy High (1,618 students), and Las Animas Elementary (800 students). See the Gilroy Unified district page for the complete list.