West Briar Middle

Summary:

West Briar Middle is a public middle school in Houston, Texas, serving 1,061 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in the state.

West Briar Middle has a relatively diverse student population, with 35.34% African American, 35.82% Hispanic, and 8.01% Asian students. Academically, the school's performance on STAAR tests is generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in reading and Algebra I. For example, in 2023-2024, 58.48% of 8th-grade students at West Briar Middle were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 48.89% for the district and 54.09% for the state. The school also has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 1.1% to 2.7% over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools, West Briar Middle generally outperforms the lower-ranked Killough Middle, Albright Middle, and Alief Middle schools, but lags behind the higher-performing Memorial Middle and Spring Forest Middle schools. The school's performance is above average for its district but may still have room for improvement, as its statewide ranking has declined over the years.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 13733 Brimhurst
       Houston, TX  77077-1770


(281) 368-2140

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1146th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,979 Help


Students who attend West Briar Middle usually attend:

High:    Westside High School

Feeder schools for West Briar Middle:

Elementary:    Ashford Elementary
    Bush Elementary
    Ray Daily Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  1,027

Racial breakdown:

African American:
38.3%
Hispanic:
34.5%
White:
17.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Briar Middle ranks better than 51.5% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 12th among 42 ranked middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.57. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at West Briar Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.3%), Hispanic (34.5%), White (17.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Briar Middle is 17.2. 33 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Briar Middle is $8,979. 35 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Briar Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks West Briar Middle 1146th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See West Briar Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Briar Middle

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Rank History for all students at West Briar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.75 412th 1573 73.8%
2005 82.12 135th 1582 91.5%
2006 69.62 410th 1585 74.1%
2007 69.14 449th 1684 73.3%
2008 63.37 622nd 1718 63.8%
2009 71.02 392nd 1763 77.8%
2010 64.29 594th 1803 67.1%
2011 66.13 561st 1895 70.4%
2012 58.59 796th 1951 59.2%
2013 58.75 809th 1973 59.0%
2014 64.36 666th 1987 66.5%
2015 77.92 325th 2043 84.1%
2016 73.19 455th 1987 77.1%
2017 77.01 321st 2027 84.2%
2018 76.37 345th 2080 83.4%
2019 74.02 413th 2193 81.2%
2021 54.99 874th 2252 61.2%
2022 61.72 689th 2254 69.4%
2023 48.22 1110th 2330 52.4%
2024 47.57 1146th 2361 51.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Briar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.49 84th 720 88.3%
2019 61.78 251st 753 66.7%
2022 48.32 401st 813 50.7%
2023 71.40 168th 817 79.4%
2024 51.92 361st 812 55.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Briar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.75 358th 1376 74.0%
2019 59.75 377th 1445 73.9%
2021 61.36 365th 1592 77.1%
2022 63.29 380th 1643 76.9%
2023 42.81 925th 1720 46.2%
2024 49.26 767th 1760 56.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Briar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.47 198th 1597 87.6%
2019 55.16 481st 1626 70.4%
2021 27.15 1432nd 1712 16.4%
2022 31.95 1293rd 1757 26.4%
2023 22.62 1654th 1815 8.9%
2024 57.16 606th 1881 67.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Briar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.22 253rd 2039 87.6%
2019 74.03 297th 2073 85.7%
2021 48.09 1042nd 2172 52.0%
2022 59.38 674th 2220 69.6%
2023 41.28 1329th 2251 41.0%
2024 43.30 1202nd 2224 46.0%
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Rank History for Female students at West Briar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.13 340th 2008 83.1%
2019 70.53 462nd 2047 77.4%
2021 52.68 909th 2151 57.7%
2022 60.69 694th 2221 68.8%
2023 47.15 1125th 2241 49.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Briar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.95 487th 1430 65.9%
2019 64.86 559th 1446 61.3%
2021 47.43 944th 1501 37.1%
2022 57.06 757th 1488 49.1%
2023 66.42 528th 1481 64.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at West Briar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.77 194th 2008 90.3%
2019 58.50 596th 2058 71.0%
2021 57.08 643rd 2118 69.6%
2022 60.96 573rd 2182 73.7%
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Rank History for Male students at West Briar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.44 373rd 2030 81.6%
2019 75.17 367th 2069 82.3%
2021 55.77 832nd 2168 61.6%
2022 61.06 708th 2228 68.2%
2023 47.99 1087th 2245 51.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at West Briar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.19 179th 587 69.5%
2019 75.75 117th 594 80.3%
2021 66.57 171st 589 71.0%
2022 61.59 241st 606 60.2%
2023 40.89 433rd 616 29.7%
2024 44.99 397th 612 35.1%
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Rank History for African American students at West Briar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.60 259th 1167 77.8%
2019 65.47 290th 1193 75.7%
2021 43.17 618th 1213 49.1%
2022 47.15 563rd 1251 55.0%
2023 39.51 731st 1273 42.6%
2024 37.41 793rd 1271 37.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Briar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.51 270th 1895 85.8%
2019 74.78 312th 1935 83.9%
2021 61.58 583rd 2043 71.5%
2022 71.36 381st 2077 81.7%
2023 57.26 739th 2116 65.1%
2024 56.51 749th 2108 64.5%
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Rank History for White students at West Briar Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.64 164th 1673 90.2%
2019 86.97 138th 1684 91.8%
2021 59.18 607th 1700 64.3%
2022 73.21 336th 1723 80.5%
2023 57.25 688th 1749 60.7%
2024 60.12 598th 1724 65.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

West Briar Middle Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for West Briar Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 619 232 88 236 4 n/a n/a 0 1179
2003 619 232 88 236 4 n/a n/a 0 1179
2004 667 325 101 283 6 n/a n/a 0 1382
2005 631 323 111 307 7 n/a n/a 0 1379
2006 579 337 128 319 6 n/a n/a 0 1369
2007 508 335 132 328 3 n/a n/a 0 1306
2008 493 357 122 410 1 n/a n/a 0 1383
2009 438 352 113 413 0 n/a n/a 0 1316
2010 415 361 109 425 0 n/a n/a 0 1310
2011 380 390 107 440 1 2 27 0 1347
2012 376 378 103 474 1 3 24 0 1359
2013 322 343 123 437 1 3 28 0 1257
2014 304 299 116 410 2 1 26 0 1158
2015 278 288 93 375 2 0 15 0 1051
2016 276 257 81 371 2 1 22 0 1010
2017 247 280 76 419 1 2 17 0 1042
2018 226 313 90 420 3 5 13 0 1070
2019 203 357 86 438 3 4 23 0 1114
2020 196 399 84 432 3 2 28 0 1144
2021 191 386 91 425 3 0 34 0 1130
2022 211 376 98 410 3 0 20 0 1118
2023 192 375 85 380 3 1 25 0 1061
2024 182 393 71 354 2 0 25 0 1027

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Briar Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1179 57.9 20.4 18.7
2003 1179 57.9 20.4 18.7
2004 1382 70.0 19.7 24.7
2005 1379 70.7 19.5 28.7
2006 1369 74.4 18.4 37.1
2007 1306 76.1 17.2 31
2008 1383 76.1 18.2 33.7
2009 1316 74.9 17.6 37.7
2010 1310 77.4 16.9 38.1
2011 1347 77.6 17.3 34.1
2012 1359 71.0 19.1 29.6
2013 1257 71.0 17.7 49
2014 1158 65.0 17.8 51.3
2015 1051 62.0 16.9 52.1
2016 1010 58.0 17.4 50.2
2017 1042 57.8 18.0 55.5
2018 1070 59.4 17.9 58.7
2019 1114 58.7 18.9 60.6
2020 1144 57.6 19.8 56.7
2021 1130 58.7 19.2 64.9
2022 1118 61.5 18.1 63.6
2023 1061 61.5 17.2 62.3
2024 1027 59.5 17.2 61.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Briar Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1179 57.9 20.4 18.7
2003 1179 57.9 20.4 18.7
2004 1382 70.0 19.7 24.7
2005 1379 70.7 19.5 28.7
2006 1369 74.4 18.4 37.1
2007 1306 76.1 17.2 31
2008 1383 76.1 18.2 33.7
2009 1316 74.9 17.6 37.7
2010 1310 77.4 16.9 38.1
2011 1347 77.6 17.3 34.1
2012 1359 71.0 19.1 29.6
2013 1257 71.0 17.7 49
2014 1158 65.0 17.8 51.3
2015 1051 62.0 16.9 52.1
2016 1010 58.0 17.4 50.2
2017 1042 57.8 18.0 55.5
2018 1070 59.4 17.9 58.7
2019 1114 58.7 18.9 60.6
2020 1144 57.6 19.8 56.7
2021 1130 58.7 19.2 64.9
2022 1118 61.5 18.1 63.6
2023 1061 61.5 17.2 62.3
2024 1027 59.5 17.2 61.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Briar Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,295 (16.1%) $6,747 (83.9%) $8,042
2020 $1,445 (16.3%) $7,422 (83.7%) $8,867
2021 $948 (10.6%) $8,031 (89.4%) $8,979

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Briar Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 413th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1110th of 2330 Middle schools
 28.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (West Briar Middle)4248
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3142
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Briar Middle)5430
 24%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3929
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (West Briar Middle)5653
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4445
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Briar Middle)4317
 26%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3929
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (West Briar Middle)6956
 13%
   8th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4747
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Briar Middle)6544
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4528
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (West Briar Middle)5536
 19%
   8th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3934
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (West Briar Middle)5939
 20%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (West Briar Middle)9171
 20%
   End of Course Algebra I (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5034
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11141061
 4.8%
African American357375
 5%
American Indian33
Asian8685
 1.2%
Hispanic438380
 13.2%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White203192
 5.4%
Two or More Races2325
 8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.6%62.3%
 1.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 1,027 students attended West Briar Middle.

Students at West Briar Middle are 38% African American, 34% Hispanic, 18% White, 7% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

West Briar Middle ranks 1146th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend West Briar Middle usually go on to attend Westside High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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