Brazos Middle School serves 372 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
372 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)67%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
55%
53%
Black
37%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Brazos Middle School?
372 students attend Brazos Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Brazos Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brazos Middle School?
Brazos Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brazos Middle School offer ?
Brazos Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brazos Middle School part of?
Brazos Middle School is part of Waco Independent School District.
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