James R Brooks Middle
Midland, TX · Greenwood ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, distant
885th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 48%▲ Improving
2511 FM 1379, Midland, TX 79706
(432)683-6461NCES ID 482175007697Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks James R Brooks Middle 885th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 48% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 48th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 809 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 799 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1997, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33.2% | 53.2% | ▲ 20.0 pts | |
| White | 64.3% | 45.1% | ▼ 19.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1997. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $382K in zip 79706 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is James R Brooks Middle in?
James R Brooks Middle is part of the Greenwood ISD district in Midland, Texas.
Is James R Brooks Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James R Brooks Middle 885th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of James R Brooks Middle?
Hispanic 53%, White 45% (799 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James R Brooks Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79706 is $382K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.