- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brazoria, TX
West Brazos J H
Federal NCES profile for West Brazos J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481467000961
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Brazos J H earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Brazoria · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Brazos J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Brazos J H ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brazoria, TX.
School address
District: Columbia-Brazoria Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481467000961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
West Brazos J H held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 481467000961 · Brazoria, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 13.6:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia H S (885 students)
West Brazos J H held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Brazos J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia H S
Columbia H S
885 students
- West Columbia
West Columbia El
674 students
- This school
West Brazos J H
651 students
- Barrow El
Barrow El
360 students
- Wild Peach El 297
Wild Peach El
297 students
- Brazoria Co J 4
Brazoria Co J J a E P
4 students
What this shows West Brazos J H reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Brazos J H compares
West Brazos J H 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$11,619
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 651 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, West Brazos J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia-Brazoria Isd reports $11,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Brazos J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Columbia El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrow El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wild Peach El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brazoria Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Brazos J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Brazos J H
How many students attend West Brazos J H?
West Brazos J H has 651 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brazoria, TX. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Brazos J H?
The student-teacher ratio at West Brazos J H is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 West Brazos J H?
58.3% of students at West Brazos J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Brazos J H?
The largest demographic group at West Brazos J H is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Brazoria, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Brazos J H?
West Brazos J H has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 West Brazos J H rank among public schools in Brazoria?
By Resource Investment Index, West Brazos J H ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brazoria, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Columbia-Brazoria Isd?
Besides West Brazos J H, Columbia-Brazoria Isd also operates Columbia H S (885 students), West Columbia El (674 students), and Barrow El (360 students). See the Columbia-Brazoria Isd district page for the complete list.