Summary:
In zip code 79706, there is one middle school, James R Brooks Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Midland, Texas, as part of the Greenwood Independent School District (Isd).
James R Brooks Middle has a total enrollment of 843 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. The school shows a striking contrast in its math programs. While general math proficiency is low—with 7th-grade math at just 10.44% proficient compared to the state average of 29.41%—the school excels in advanced math, with 81.48% of students proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. This suggests a strong program for top-tier students but significant challenges for the majority in grade-level math. The school also reports a 0.0% dropout rate, indicating strong student retention.
Despite these strengths, the school consistently underperforms in core subjects like reading, science, and social studies across all grade levels, with scores below state averages. Its state ranking has declined from the 52nd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 36th percentile in 2025-2026, a downward trend that warrants attention. With spending per student at $9,818, the school has moderate resources, but the persistent underperformance raises questions about how these resources are allocated. A positive note is the improvement in 8th-grade math proficiency, which jumped to 39.34% in 2025-2026, bringing it closer to the state average.
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