Enrollment
672
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brownell Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brownell Middle
Brownell Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Gilroy, California, enrolling 672 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 672 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,352 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #339.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gilroy's middle schools, it stands alongside South Valley Middle (784 students): Brownell Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 23.1:1).
Gilroy Unified also operates Christopher High (1,630 students) and Gilroy High (1,618 students) alongside Brownell Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brownell Middle compares
Brownell Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,495
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilroy Unified, which includes Brownell Middle.
$14,495
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 47.7%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~672 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Brownell Middle a good school?
Brownell Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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