Serving 945 students in grades 6-8, Brooks Wester Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 945 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Brooks Wester Middle serves the northeast part of Mansfield, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooks Wester Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brooks Wester Middle School's student population of 945 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
945 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Excellence
School Rankings
Brooks Wester Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooks Wester Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#668 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue, Black, White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooks Wester Middle School's ranking?
Brooks Wester Middle School is ranked #668 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Brooks Wester Middle School often compared to?
Brooks Wester Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Danny Jones Middle School, Rogene Worley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Brooks Wester Middle School?
945 students attend Brooks Wester Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Brooks Wester Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooks Wester Middle School?
Brooks Wester Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brooks Wester Middle School offer ?
Brooks Wester Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brooks Wester Middle School part of?
Brooks Wester Middle School is part of Mansfield Independent School District.
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