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Brookesmith Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 188 students in Brookesmith Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Brookesmith Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
188 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Brookesmith Independent School District, which is ranked #890 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1005 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
53%
# Black Students
12 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
132 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
70%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
7
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
10
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
10
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
17
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
14
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
11
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
9
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,069 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,239 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,069
$13,417
Spending / Student
$14,239
$14,148
Best Brookesmith Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brookesmith Artemis
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11313 Long Dr
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(512) 229-7398
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(512) 229-7398
Grades: 7-10
| 5 students
Rank: #22.
Brookesmith School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13400 Fm 586 S
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Grades: PK-12
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Brookesmith Quest
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Memorial Dr
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(281) 948-3656
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(281) 948-3656
Grades: 3-10
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brookesmith Apollo
Alternative School
26629 Oakridge Dr
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Grades: 7-11
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brookesmith Davinci
Alternative School
1318 Hemple Dr
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(936) 283-4116
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(936) 283-4116
Grades: 9-11
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brookesmith Plato
Alternative School
106 S San Antonio St
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Grades: 4-6
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brookesmith Independent School District?
Brookesmith Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 188 students.
What is the rank of Brookesmith Independent School District?
Brookesmith Independent School District is ranked #890 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brookesmith Independent School District?
70% of Brookesmith Independent School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brookesmith Independent School District?
Brookesmith Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Brookesmith Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,239 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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