- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brownwood, TX
Brownwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brownwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481170000673
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownwood Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Brownwood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brownwood Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownwood Middle ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Brownwood, TX.
School address
District: Brownwood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481170000673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Brownwood Middle held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 481170000673 · Brownwood, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 12.4:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Brownwood H S (935 students)
Brownwood Middle held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brownwood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brownwood H S
Brownwood H S
935 students
- Coggin El
Coggin El
708 students
- Woodland Heigh
Woodland Heights El
494 students
- Northwest El
Northwest El
486 students
- This school
Brownwood Middle
472 students
- East El 281
East El
281 students
What this shows Brownwood Middle reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownwood Middle compares
Brownwood 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$12,959
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Brownwood Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownwood Isd reports $12,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brownwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coggin El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Heights El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brownwood Middle
How many students attend Brownwood Middle?
Brownwood Middle has 472 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brownwood, TX. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownwood Middle is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Brownwood Middle?
57.7% of students at Brownwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Brownwood Middle is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Brownwood, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownwood Middle?
Brownwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Brownwood Middle rank among public schools in Brownwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownwood Middle ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Brownwood, 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 Brownwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Brownwood Isd?
Besides Brownwood Middle, Brownwood Isd also operates Brownwood H S (935 students), Coggin El (708 students), and Woodland Heights El (494 students). See the Brownwood Isd district page for the complete list.