Best Public Schools in Orchard, TX


Summary:

The city of Orchard, Texas has a single elementary school, Brazos Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Brazos Independent School District (ISD). With a diverse student population and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Brazos Elementary faces a mix of academic performance, with some areas above state averages and others below.

Brazos Elementary's student body is 31.73% White, 6.23% African American, 58.07% Hispanic, and 3.97% two or more races. The school has a high percentage of students (73.37%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income population. Academically, the school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade reading and math proficiency rates are mixed compared to district and state averages, with 4th-grade math being a relative strength and 5th-grade science being an area for improvement.

While Brazos Elementary's student-teacher ratio of 13.6 is relatively low, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, suggesting its performance may be declining compared to other Texas elementary schools. The school's diverse student population and small class sizes present both challenges and opportunities, and further analysis could provide insights into how Brazos Elementary can build on its strengths and address its areas for improvement.








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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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