Enrollment
872
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brownstown Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brownstown Middle School
Brownstown Middle School is a large middle school in Romulus, Michigan, enrolling 872 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.6% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 93% of state schools at 872 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 261 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #99.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District also operates Woodhaven High School (1,629 students) and Patrick Henry Middle School (811 students) alongside Brownstown Middle School.
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 Brownstown Middle School compares
Brownstown Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,549
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, which includes Brownstown Middle School.
$13,549
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 59.2%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~872 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Brownstown Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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