Enrollment
994
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
West Briar Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Briar Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482364009271
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Briar Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #51 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Briar Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Briar Middle ranks #51 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Briar Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Briar Middle
West Briar Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 994 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.9% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 994 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 982 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #372.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and African American (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students) and Bellaire H S (3,216 students) alongside West Briar 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 West Briar Middle compares
West Briar 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 994 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
994
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$12,031
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
African American 36.9%
White 14.4%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, West Briar Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston Isd, which includes West Briar Middle.
$12,031
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.8%
State 8.0%
Federal 23.2%
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 Briar Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Briar Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~994 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Briar Middle
How many students attend West Briar Middle?
West Briar Middle has 994 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Briar Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Briar Middle is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Briar Middle?
60.9% of students at West Briar Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Briar Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Briar Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Briar Middle?
West Briar Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Briar Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, West Briar Middle ranks #51 of 116 middle schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
Is West Briar Middle a good school?
West Briar Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Houston Isd?
Besides West Briar Middle, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.
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