At a glance
Reported students
738
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama middle enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 262 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500
Brookwood Middle School: 738 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
19.9:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 820
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.5:1
What the reported data says about Brookwood Middle School
Brookwood Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Vance. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Tuscaloosa County. NCES reports 738 students for 2024–25.
Among 262 middle schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 449.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.9:1, above the Alabama median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71.8%) and Black (16%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Brookwood Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 25%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.8%
- Hispanic9.5%
- Black16%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tuscaloosa County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Echols Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
738 reported students
Sipsey Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
575 reported students
Hillcrest Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
542 reported students
Northport Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
500 reported students
Duncanville Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
460 reported students
DavisEmerson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
397 reported students
Public schools near Brookwood Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vance Elementary School Elementary · Tuscaloosa County | PK–05 | 451 | 3.5 mi |
| Brookwood High School High · Tuscaloosa County | 09–12 | 1,076 | 3.6 mi |
| Brookwood Elementary School Elementary · Tuscaloosa County | PK–05 | 631 | 3.8 mi |
| Woodstock Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 324 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Brookwood Middle School
What grades does Brookwood Middle School serve?
Brookwood Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Tuscaloosa County.
How many students attend Brookwood Middle School?
Brookwood Middle School reported 738 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 262 Alabama middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 820 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Brookwood Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.9:1, based on 738 students and 37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Brookwood Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Brookwood Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tuscaloosa County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Brookwood Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Brookwood Middle School in?
Brookwood Middle School is part of Tuscaloosa County, based in Tuscaloosa, AL, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Brookwood Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Vance Elementary School (3.5 mi), Brookwood High School (3.6 mi), Brookwood Elementary School (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.