- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brownfield, TX
Brownfield Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brownfield Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481161000635
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownfield Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Brownfield · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Brownfield Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownfield Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Brownfield, TX.
School address
District: Brownfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481161000635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Brownfield Middle held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 481161000635 · Brownfield, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 10.9:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove El (670 students)
Brownfield Middle held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brownfield Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove El
Oak Grove El
670 students
- Brownfield H S
Brownfield H S
465 students
- This school
Brownfield Middle
327 students
- Colonial Heigh 117
Colonial Heights El
117 students
- Brownfield Edu 29
Brownfield Education Center
29 students
What this shows Brownfield Middle reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownfield Middle compares
Brownfield 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$15,233
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.0%
White 19.9%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Brownfield Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Brownfield Isd reports $15,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brownfield Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownfield H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial Heights El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownfield Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownfield Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brownfield Middle
How many students attend Brownfield Middle?
Brownfield Middle has 327 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brownfield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownfield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownfield Middle is 10.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 Brownfield Middle?
81.6% of students at Brownfield Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownfield Middle?
The largest demographic group at Brownfield Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment, in Brownfield, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownfield Middle?
Brownfield Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brownfield Middle rank among public schools in Brownfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownfield Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Brownfield, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brownfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Brownfield Isd?
Besides Brownfield Middle, Brownfield Isd also operates Oak Grove El (670 students), Brownfield H S (465 students), and Colonial Heights El (117 students). See the Brownfield Isd district page for the complete list.