- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Romulus, MI
Brownstown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brownstown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263648507715
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownstown Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Romulus · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Brownstown Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownstown Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Romulus, MI.
School address
District: Woodhaven-Brownstown School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263648507715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Brownstown Middle School held near 850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 263648507715 · Romulus, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
872 enr · 20.8:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodhaven High School (1,629 students)
Brownstown Middle School held near 850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Brownstown Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodhaven High
Woodhaven High School
1,629 students
- This school
Brownstown Middle School
872 students
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry Middle School
811 students
- Wegienka Eleme 392
Wegienka Elementary School
392 students
- Gudith Element 385
Gudith Elementary School
385 students
- Bates Elementa 379
Bates Elementary School
379 students
What this shows Brownstown Middle School reports 872 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownstown Middle School compares
Brownstown Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 872 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
872
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$15,019
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
African American 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Brownstown Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Woodhaven-Brownstown School District reports $15,019 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brownstown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhaven High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wegienka Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gudith Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bates Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownstown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~872 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brownstown Middle School
How many students attend Brownstown Middle School?
Brownstown Middle School has 872 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Romulus, MI. CCD year-over-year: 815 (2022-23) → 850 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownstown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownstown Middle School is 20.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brownstown Middle School?
47.6% of students at Brownstown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownstown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brownstown Middle School is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Romulus, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownstown Middle School?
Brownstown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Brownstown Middle School rank among middle schools in Romulus?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownstown Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Romulus, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Romulus on the city page.
What other schools are in Woodhaven-Brownstown School District?
Besides Brownstown Middle School, Woodhaven-Brownstown School District also operates Woodhaven High School (1,629 students), Patrick Henry Middle School (811 students), and Wegienka Elementary School (392 students). See the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District district page for the complete list.