- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Garland, TX
Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482034002011
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 11
- middle schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle ranks #3 of 11 middle schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle held near 1,052 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.0 → 64.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 482034002011 · Garland, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,056 enr · 15.3:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle held near 1,052 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.0 → 64.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school 1,056
Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle
1,056 students
What this shows Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle reports 1,056 students on the CCD universe file.
How Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle compares
Classical Center at Brandenburg 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,056 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,056
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,534
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.7%
African American 21.0%
White 17.0%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,056 students)
Frequently asked questions about Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle
How many students attend Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle?
Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle has 1,056 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,038 (2022-23) → 1,052 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle?
55.3% of students at Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in Garland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle?
Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle rank among middle schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle ranks #3 of 11 middle schools in Garland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.