Enrollment
651
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Brazos J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Brazos J H
West Brazos J H is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Brazoria, Texas, enrolling 651 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.3% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 651 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,519 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,428, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 651 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Columbia-Brazoria Isd spends $10,914 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 204 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 651 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Columbia-Brazoria Isd also operates Columbia H S (885 students) and West Columbia El (674 students) alongside West Brazos J H.
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 West Brazos J H compares
West Brazos J H on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,914
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbia-Brazoria Isd, which includes West Brazos J H.
$10,914
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.2%
State 33.9%
Federal 14.9%
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 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
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
- -
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 (~651 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Brazoria on the city page.
Is West Brazos J H a good school?
West Brazos J H earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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