At a glance
Reported students
964
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
66.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
590
Stillman Middle: 964 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. 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
- 1,115
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68.35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about Stillman Middle
Stillman Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Brownsville. It is one of 52 current school records connected to Brownsville ISD. NCES reports 964 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the Texas median of 14.4:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (97.9%) and White (1.1%). English learners represent 21.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. 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 Stillman Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 66.41 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 3.2 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
- 21.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- 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
- White1.1%
- Hispanic97.9%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.1%
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 Brownsville ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Faulk Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
885 reported students
Garcia Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
870 reported students
Manzano Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
837 reported students
Stell Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
733 reported students
Oliveira Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
699 reported students
Vela Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
658 reported students
Public schools near Stillman Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manzano Middle Middle · Brownsville ISD | 06–08 | 837 | 1.2 mi |
| Vela Middle Middle · Brownsville ISD | 06–08 | 658 | 3.5 mi |
| Stell Middle Middle · Brownsville ISD | 06–08 | 733 | 3.5 mi |
| Resaca Middle Middle · Los Fresnos CISD | 06–08 | 870 | 4.6 mi |
| Oliveira Middle Middle · Brownsville ISD | 06–08 | 699 | 5.5 mi |
| Faulk Middle Middle · Brownsville ISD | 06–08 | 885 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Stillman Middle
What grades does Stillman Middle serve?
Stillman Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Brownsville ISD.
How many students attend Stillman Middle?
Stillman Middle reported 964 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,115 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Stillman Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 964 students and 66.41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Stillman Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Stillman Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brownsville ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Stillman Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.7% 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 Stillman Middle in?
Stillman Middle is part of Brownsville ISD, based in Brownsville, TX, which operates 52 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Stillman Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Manzano Middle (1.2 mi), Vela Middle (3.5 mi), Stell Middle (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.