- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Robert P Brabham Middle held near 1,141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 52.4 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 484590010968 · Willis, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,179 enr · 22.7:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Willis H S (2,809 students)
Robert P Brabham Middle held near 1,141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 52.4 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Robert P Brabham Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willis H S
Willis H S
2,809 students
- This school
Robert P Brabham Middle
1,179 students
- Lynn Lucas Mid 901
Lynn Lucas Middle
901 students
- Eddie Ruth Lag 779
Eddie Ruth Lagway El
779 students
- C C Hardy El 756
C C Hardy El
756 students
- Edward B Canna 714
Edward B Cannan El
714 students
What this shows Robert P Brabham Middle reports 1,179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert P Brabham Middle compares
Robert P Brabham 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,720
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
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.
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
District finance for Willis Isd reports $9,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,179 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,117 (2022-23) → 1,141 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.