Is James R Brooks Middle a good school?

James R Brooks Middle ranks 1133 rd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend James R Brooks Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 756 students attended James R Brooks Middle.

What is the racial makeup of James R Brooks Middle?

Students at James R Brooks Middle are 52% Hispanic, 46% White, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of James R Brooks Middle attend?

Students who attend James R Brooks Middle usually go on to attend Greenwood High School

James R Brooks Middle

Summary:

James R Brooks Middle is a public middle school located in Midland, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 756 and is part of the Greenwood Independent School District.

Despite being part of a lower-ranked school district, James R Brooks Middle has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating strong academic performance. The school has a relatively diverse student population, with 46.3% White and 51.59% Hispanic students, which differs from the nearby Abell J.H. and Goddard J.H. schools, which have higher percentages of Hispanic students. James R Brooks Middle's STAAR test scores are generally on par with or slightly below the state averages, but outperform the nearby Abell J.H. and Goddard J.H. schools in most subject areas.

Additionally, James R Brooks Middle has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $7,264 in 2018-2019 to $9,818 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the nearby Abell J.H. and Goddard J.H. schools. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.2 to 15.7 over the past three years, lower than the nearby Abell J.H. and Goddard J.H. schools. These factors suggest that James R Brooks Middle has access to more resources and potentially smaller class sizes, which could contribute to its academic performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2511 Fm 1379
Midland, TX 79706-5330

(432) 683-6461

District: Greenwood Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1133^rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,818

Students who attend James R Brooks Middle usually attend:

High:

Greenwood High School

Feeder schools for James R Brooks Middle:

Elementary:	Greenwood Elementary
	Greenwood Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 756

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.6%

White:

46.3%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details James R Brooks Middle ranks better than 52% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.92. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.6%), White (46.3%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James R Brooks Middle is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare James R Brooks Middle employs 48 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at James R Brooks Middle is $9,818.

Schooldigger Rankings:

James R Brooks Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks James R Brooks Middle 1133^rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See James R Brooks Middle in the ranking list.)

Greenwood Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Greenwood Independent School District (Isd) 500^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for James R Brooks Middle

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Rank History for all students at James R Brooks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	83.43	83^rd	1573	94.7%
2005	69.20	435^th	1582	72.5%
2006	46.54	970^th	1585	38.8%
2007	73.70	329^th	1684	80.5%
2008	72.07	361^st	1718	79.0%
2009	72.69	345^th	1763	80.4%
2010	69.86	409^th	1803	77.3%
2011	69.26	446^th	1895	76.5%
2012	65.74	613^th	1951	68.6%
2013	62.58	689^th	1973	65.1%
2014	49.22	1079^th	1987	45.7%
2015	46.12	1195^th	2043	41.5%
2016	36.33	1405^th	1987	29.3%
2017	42.00	1121^st	2027	44.7%
2018	43.30	1138^th	2080	45.3%
2019	41.07	1256^th	2193	42.7%
2021	61.46	696^th	2252	69.1%
2022	57.07	807^th	2254	64.2%
2023	48.25	1109^th	2330	52.4%
2024	47.92	1133^rd	2361	52.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James R Brooks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	59.03	249^th	743	66.5%
2022	57.36	297^th	813	63.5%
2023	30.71	613^th	817	25.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James R Brooks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	20.17	1321^st	1376	4.0%
2019	13.39	1424^th	1445	1.5%
2021	26.10	1358^th	1592	14.7%
2022	35.02	1115^th	1643	32.1%
2023	19.91	1552^nd	1720	9.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at James R Brooks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.69	1175^th	1597	26.4%
2019	32.15	1174^th	1626	27.8%
2021	43.99	786^th	1712	54.1%
2022	51.18	619^th	1757	64.8%
2023	38.24	1072^nd	1815	40.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James R Brooks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	23.44	1784^th	2039	12.5%
2019	26.19	1728^th	2073	16.6%
2021	54.77	809^th	2172	62.8%
2022	54.88	833^rd	2220	62.5%
2023	36.65	1488^th	2251	33.9%

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Rank History for Female students at James R Brooks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	41.88	1163^rd	2008	42.1%
2019	38.94	1265^th	2047	38.2%
2021	57.59	781^st	2151	63.7%
2022	56.56	820^th	2221	63.1%
2023	45.39	1189^th	2241	46.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at James R Brooks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.65	517^th	1430	63.8%
2019	59.00	702^nd	1446	51.5%
2021	70.03	457^th	1501	69.6%
2022	62.69	603^rd	1488	59.5%
2023	66.59	522^nd	1481	64.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at James R Brooks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.53	1513^th	2008	24.7%
2019	37.88	1289^th	2058	37.4%
2021	48.40	914^th	2118	56.8%
2022	45.53	1047^th	2182	52.0%

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Rank History for Male students at James R Brooks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.68	1114^th	2030	45.1%
2019	41.91	1156^th	2069	44.1%
2021	63.34	623^rd	2168	71.3%
2022	55.16	855^th	2228	61.6%
2023	50.32	1027^th	2245	54.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at James R Brooks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.33	1370^th	1895	27.7%
2019	24.61	1633^rd	1935	15.6%
2021	54.23	756^th	2043	63.0%
2022	49.99	917^th	2077	55.8%
2023	40.58	1265^th	2116	40.2%

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Rank History for White students at James R Brooks Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.77	1003^rd	1673	40.0%
2019	49.67	802^nd	1684	52.4%
2021	58.16	627^th	1700	63.1%
2022	52.95	768^th	1723	55.4%
2023	47.03	953^rd	1749	45.5%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for James R Brooks Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	241	0	1	52	1	n/a	n/a	295
1999	231	0	1	45	0	n/a	n/a	277
2000	241	0	1	52	0	n/a	n/a	294
2001	213	0	1	61	0	n/a	n/a	275
2002	178	0	0	71	0	n/a	n/a	249
2003	178	0	0	71	0	n/a	n/a	249
2004	165	0	0	65	1	n/a	n/a	231
2005	184	0	2	62	0	n/a	n/a	248
2006	183	0	1	63	2	n/a	n/a	249
2007	170	2	1	82	2	n/a	n/a	257
2008	179	0	2	81	0	n/a	n/a	262
2009	178	0	2	84	0	n/a	n/a	264
2010	164	0	2	83	1	n/a	n/a	250
2011	153	1	0	79	1	0	4	238
2012	162	1	0	96	0	0	2	261
2013	173	2	0	118	0	0	1	294
2015	260	5	0	258	0	0	5	528
2016	292	4	0	253	0	0	6	555
2017	410	6	2	359	2	0	12	791
2018	418	4	2	409	2	0	11	846
2019	416	5	2	460	1	0	13	897
2020	311	4	1	368	3	0	8	695
2021	311	2	0	358	3	0	14	688
2022	326	1	0	355	4	0	14	700
2023	350	3	1	390	3	0	9	756

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James R Brooks Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	295	15.6	18.9	14.2
1999	277	18.1	15.3	18.1
2000	294	16.1	18.3	18.4
2001	275	16.2	17.0	19.3
2002	249	15.6	16.0	18.5
2003	249	15.6	16.0	18.5
2004	231	14.8	15.6	20.8
2005	248	14.6	17.0	25
2006	249	17.4	14.3	20.9
2007	257	17.6	14.6	22.2
2008	262	17.7	14.8	20.6
2009	264	15.9	16.6	17.4
2010	250	15.9	15.7	22.8
2011	238	17.5	13.5	25.6
2012	261	16.7	15.5	27.2
2013	294	16.9	17.3	35
2015	528	26.0	20.3	29.7
2016	555	30.0	18.5	30.1
2017	791	41.5	19.0	35.9
2018	846	44.4	19.0	38.1
2019	897	49.8	17.9	40.2
2020	695	42.3	16.4	41.4
2021	688	48.3	14.2	44.3
2022	700	44.4	15.7	33
2023	756	48.0	15.7	36.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James R Brooks Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	295	15.6	18.9	14.2
1999	277	18.1	15.3	18.1
2000	294	16.1	18.3	18.4
2001	275	16.2	17.0	19.3
2002	249	15.6	16.0	18.5
2003	249	15.6	16.0	18.5
2004	231	14.8	15.6	20.8
2005	248	14.6	17.0	25
2006	249	17.4	14.3	20.9
2007	257	17.6	14.6	22.2
2008	262	17.7	14.8	20.6
2009	264	15.9	16.6	17.4
2010	250	15.9	15.7	22.8
2011	238	17.5	13.5	25.6
2012	261	16.7	15.5	27.2
2013	294	16.9	17.3	35
2015	528	26.0	20.3	29.7
2016	555	30.0	18.5	30.1
2017	791	41.5	19.0	35.9
2018	846	44.4	19.0	38.1
2019	897	49.8	17.9	40.2
2020	695	42.3	16.4	41.4
2021	688	48.3	14.2	44.3
2022	700	44.4	15.7	33
2023	756	48.0	15.7	36.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for James R Brooks Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$468 (6.4%)	$6,796 (93.6%)	$7,264
2020	$995 (11.5%)	$7,629 (88.5%)	$8,624
2021	$998 (10.2%)	$8,819 (89.8%)	$9,818

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James R Brooks Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1256^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1109^th of 2330 Middle schools	9.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (James R Brooks Middle)	34	41	7%
6th Grade Reading (Greenwood Independent School District (Isd))	34	41	7%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (James R Brooks Middle)	37	19	18%
6th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood Independent School District (Isd))	37	19	18%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (James R Brooks Middle)	40	58	18%
7th Grade Reading (Greenwood Independent School District (Isd))	40	58	18%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (James R Brooks Middle)	35	26	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood Independent School District (Isd))	35	26	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (James R Brooks Middle)	45	51	6%
8th Grade Reading (Greenwood Independent School District (Isd))	45	51	6%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (James R Brooks Middle)	49	60	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood Independent School District (Isd))	49	60	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (James R Brooks Middle)	35	56	21%
8th Grade Science (Greenwood Independent School District (Isd))	35	56	21%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (James R Brooks Middle)	18	24	6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Greenwood Independent School District (Isd))	18	24	6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (James R Brooks Middle)	95	85	10%
End of Course Algebra I (Greenwood Independent School District (Isd))	52	57	5%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	897	756	15.7%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	460	390	15.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	416	350	15.9%
Two or More Races	13	9	30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.2%	36.8%	3.5%

Schools Near James R Brooks Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
James R Brooks Middle	Public	6-8	2511 Fm 1379	Midland	79706	Midland County	Greenwood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 683-6461	756	48	15.7	36.8%	350 (46.3%)	3 (0.4%)	390 (51.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	47.9	1133^rd of 2361 public middle schools	52.0%		48.3	1109^th of 2330 public middle schools	52.4%	24	92.7	50.9	45.9	49.0	34.2	19.9	59.2	41.5	26.3	$9,818	$998	$8,819
Stanton Middle	Public	6-8	200 Gray St	Stanton	79782	Martin County	Stanton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 607-3700	256	28	9.2	54.3%	72 (28.1%)	2 (0.8%)	176 (68.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	68.7	566^th of 2361 public middle schools	76.0%		53.5	970^th of 2330 public middle schools	58.4%	404	100.0	60.3	63.0	50.7	58.9	42.2	64.9	52.6	28.2	$13,709	$1,233	$12,476
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center	Public	5-11	3800 N Lamesa Rd	Midland	79701	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(432) 689-5000	1	2	.4		0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$36,619	$514	$36,105
San Jacinto J H	Public	6-8	1400 N N St	Midland	79701	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 689-1350	829	57	14.6	53.7%	193 (23.3%)	35 (4.2%)	574 (69.2%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.3%)	39.8	1390^th of 2361 public middle schools	41.1%		36.2	1526^th of 2330 public middle schools	34.5%	136	96.9	64.8	50.5	37.3	42.3	14.1	44.0	30.7	20.5	$9,352	$782	$8,569
Goddard J H	Public, Charter	7-8	2500 Haynes Ave	Midland	79705	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 689-1300	1,024	67	15.2	57.9%	218 (21.3%)	62 (6.1%)	700 (68.4%)	15 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.5%)	22 (2.1%)	23.2	1938^th of 2361 public middle schools	17.9%		26.5	1804^th of 2330 public middle schools	22.6%	134	70.6		32.8	42.0		7.6	19.5	31.2	14.3	$9,772	$695	$9,077
Abell J H	Public	7-8	3201 Heritage Blvd	Midland	79707	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 689-6204	1,095	66	16.6	45.8%	295 (26.9%)	87 (7.9%)	651 (59.5%)	36 (3.3%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.0%)	27.9	1788^th of 2361 public middle schools	24.3%		30.2	1715^th of 2330 public middle schools	26.4%	73	80.6		39.8	37.7		9.2	24.6	30.5	21.3	$8,990	$722	$8,268

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