Enrollment
1,179
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Willis, TX
Robert P Brabham Middle
Federal NCES profile for Robert P Brabham Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484590010968
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert P Brabham Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Willis · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert P Brabham Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert P Brabham Middle ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Willis, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert P Brabham Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert P Brabham Middle
Robert P Brabham Middle is a large middle school in Willis, Texas, enrolling 1,179 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Texas schools and 54% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,179 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 620 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #602, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 590 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Willis Isd spends $9,590 per pupil, 30% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 250 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,179 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Willis Isd also operates Willis H S (2,809 students) and Lynn Lucas Middle (901 students) alongside Robert P Brabham 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 Robert P Brabham Middle compares
Robert P Brabham 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 54% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,179 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,179
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$9,590
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 590 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
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
White 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Robert P Brabham Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Willis Isd, which includes Robert P Brabham Middle.
$9,590
Per student
-30%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.5%
State 29.8%
Federal 10.7%
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 Robert P Brabham Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willis H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynn Lucas Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eddie Ruth Lagway El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C C Hardy El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward B Cannan El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert P Brabham Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,179 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert P Brabham Middle
How many students attend Robert P Brabham Middle?
Robert P Brabham Middle has 1,179 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Willis, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert P Brabham Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert P Brabham Middle is 22.7:1, which is 54% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert P Brabham Middle?
45.7% of students at Robert P Brabham Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert P Brabham Middle?
The largest demographic group at Robert P Brabham Middle is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Willis, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert P Brabham Middle?
Robert P Brabham Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert P Brabham Middle rank among public schools in Willis?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert P Brabham Middle ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Willis, 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 Willis on the city page.
Is Robert P Brabham Middle a good school?
Robert P Brabham Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Willis Isd?
Besides Robert P Brabham Middle, Willis Isd also operates Willis H S (2,809 students), Lynn Lucas Middle (901 students), and Eddie Ruth Lagway El (779 students). See the Willis Isd district page for the complete list.
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