- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Midland, TX
James R Brooks Middle
Federal NCES profile for James R Brooks 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 482175007697
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James R Brooks Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
James R Brooks Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James R Brooks Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Midland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
James R Brooks Middle grew from 756 students in 2022-23 to 799 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 482175007697 · Midland, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
843 enr · 17.6:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood H S (879 students)
James R Brooks Middle grew from 756 students in 2022-23 to 799 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James R Brooks Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwood H S
Greenwood H S
879 students
- This school
James R Brooks Middle
843 students
- Greenwood El
Greenwood El
829 students
- Greenwood Int
Greenwood Int
822 students
What this shows James R Brooks Middle reports 843 students on the CCD universe file.
How James R Brooks Middle compares
James R Brooks Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$12,549
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.6%
White 44.7%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, James R Brooks Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenwood Isd reports $12,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James R Brooks Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James R Brooks Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~843 students)
Frequently asked questions about James R Brooks Middle
How many students attend James R Brooks Middle?
James R Brooks Middle has 843 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Midland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 756 (2022-23) → 799 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James R Brooks Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James R Brooks Middle is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James R Brooks Middle?
32.5% of students at James R Brooks Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James R Brooks Middle?
The largest demographic group at James R Brooks Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment, in Midland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James R Brooks Middle?
James R Brooks Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James R Brooks Middle rank among middle schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, James R Brooks Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Midland, 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 Midland on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenwood Isd?
Besides James R Brooks Middle, Greenwood Isd also operates Greenwood H S (879 students), Greenwood El (829 students), and Greenwood Int (822 students). See the Greenwood Isd district page for the complete list.