- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brownsville, TX
Stillman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Stillman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481168010472
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stillman Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 10
- middle schools in Brownsville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stillman Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stillman Middle ranks #9 of 10 middle schools in Brownsville, TX.
School address
District: Brownsville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481168010472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Stillman Middle held near 1,047 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.2 → 70.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-48 students YoY 481168010472 · Brownsville, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
964 enr · 14:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial Early College H S (2,216 students)
Stillman Middle held near 1,047 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.2 → 70.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stillman Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Early College H S
2,216 students
- Rivera Early C
Rivera Early College H S
2,150 students
- Hanna Early Co
Hanna Early College H S
2,039 students
- Lopez Early Co
Lopez Early College H S
1,739 students
- Pace Early Col
Pace Early College H S
1,621 students
- This school
Stillman Middle
964 students
What this shows Stillman Middle reports 964 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stillman Middle compares
Stillman 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 964 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
964
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$14,041
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
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.9%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Stillman Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownsville Isd reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stillman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rivera Early College H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanna Early College H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lopez Early College H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pace Early College H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stillman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,621
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- 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 (~964 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stillman Middle
How many students attend Stillman Middle?
Stillman Middle has 964 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brownsville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,095 (2022-23) → 1,047 (2023-24), nearly flat (-48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stillman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Stillman Middle is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stillman Middle?
44.3% of students at Stillman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stillman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Stillman Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment, in Brownsville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stillman Middle?
Stillman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Stillman Middle rank among middle schools in Brownsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Stillman Middle ranks #9 of 10 middle schools in Brownsville, 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 Brownsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Brownsville Isd?
Besides Stillman Middle, Brownsville Isd also operates Veterans Memorial Early College H S (2,216 students), Rivera Early College H S (2,150 students), and Hanna Early College H S (2,039 students). See the Brownsville Isd district page for the complete list.