Enrollment
843
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James R Brooks Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at James R Brooks Middle
James R Brooks Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Midland, Texas, enrolling 843 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 843 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 946 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #208.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (45%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Greenwood Isd also operates Greenwood H S (879 students) and Greenwood El (829 students) alongside James R Brooks Middle.
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 James R Brooks Middle compares
James R Brooks Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenwood Isd, which includes James R Brooks Middle.
$12,155
Per student
-11%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.7%
State 21.8%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~843 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is James R Brooks Middle a good school?
James R Brooks Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas 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 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.
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