- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Port Aransas, TX
Brundrett Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brundrett Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483537005798
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brundrett Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Port Aransas · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brundrett Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brundrett Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Port Aransas, TX.
School address
District: Port Aransas Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483537005798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Brundrett Middle held near 111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 483537005798 · Port Aransas, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 11.9:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Olsen El (263 students)
Brundrett Middle held near 111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brundrett Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olsen El
Olsen El
263 students
- Port Aransas H
Port Aransas H S
203 students
- This school
Brundrett Middle
119 students
What this shows Brundrett Middle reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brundrett Middle compares
Brundrett 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$18,150
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Brundrett Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Aransas Isd reports $18,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brundrett Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olsen El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Aransas H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brundrett Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brundrett Middle
How many students attend Brundrett Middle?
Brundrett Middle has 119 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Port Aransas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 115 (2022-23) → 111 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brundrett Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brundrett Middle is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Brundrett Middle?
27.8% of students at Brundrett Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brundrett Middle?
The largest demographic group at Brundrett Middle is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Port Aransas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brundrett Middle?
Brundrett Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Brundrett Middle rank among public schools in Port Aransas?
By Resource Investment Index, Brundrett Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Port Aransas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Port Aransas Isd?
Besides Brundrett Middle, Port Aransas Isd also operates Olsen El (263 students) and Port Aransas H S (203 students). See the Port Aransas Isd district page for the complete list.