Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell's student population of 167 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4855 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
50%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell's ranking?
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell is ranked #4855 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell?
167 students attend Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell students are Black, 47% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell?
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell offer ?
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell part of?
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell is part of Brazos School For Inquiry & Creativity School District.
In what neighborhood is Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell located?
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell is located in the Acres Home neighborhood of Bryan, TX.
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