Serving 29 students in grades 9-12, Brownfield Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brownfield Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Brownfield Education Center's student population of 29 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
29 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Brownfield Education Center 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 Brownfield Education Center is 0.47, 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
#7570 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
66%
53%

Black
3%
13%

White
31%
25%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brownfield Education Center's ranking?
Brownfield Education Center is ranked #7570 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brownfield Education Center?
The graduation rate of Brownfield Education Center is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Brownfield Education Center?
29 students attend Brownfield Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Brownfield Education Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brownfield Education Center?
Brownfield Education Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brownfield Education Center offer ?
Brownfield Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brownfield Education Center part of?
Brownfield Education Center is part of Brownfield Independent School District.
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