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#7503 of 8,552 schools in TX

Robert P Brabham Middle

Middle School · Willis ISD · Willis, TX

A Willis ISD middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10000 FM 830, Willis, TX 77318

  • Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.9:1
District spending per student$9,720
Chronic Absenteeism22.3%

Students at Robert P Brabham Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Robert P Brabham Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,561/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Willis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$90,246

Median home value

$288,900

Median rent

$1,209/mo

College educated

29.9%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77318; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–121.3 mi392Compare →
Lifestyle Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privateK–122.0 mi88Compare →
Stubblefield AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–112.4 mi25Compare →
Lynn Lucas MiddleEnrollment path unverified3.06–82.8 mi937Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Willis ISD

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#6 of 10
District spending per student
$9,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Robert P Brabham Middle is listed in WILLIS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robert P Brabham Middle

Robert P Brabham Middle is a public middle school in Willis, TX, part of Willis ISD, serving approximately 1,141 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,503 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robert P Brabham Middle

What grades does Robert P Brabham Middle serve?

Robert P Brabham Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Robert P Brabham Middle?

Robert P Brabham Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,141 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert P Brabham Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert P Brabham Middle is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robert P Brabham Middle rank in TX?

Robert P Brabham Middle ranks #7,503 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Robert P Brabham Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Robert P Brabham Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Robert P Brabham Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert P Brabham Middle has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Robert P Brabham Middle a charter school?

No, Robert P Brabham Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Robert P Brabham Middle a Title I school?

No, Robert P Brabham Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert P Brabham Middle?

53.2% of students at Robert P Brabham Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,141
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.3%
Area population (ZIP 77318)
19,820
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
44.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77318; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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