Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell

Summary:

Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell is a public charter elementary school serving 167 students in grades PK-6 in Houston, Texas. The school has a predominantly African American (50.3%) and Hispanic (46.71%) student population, with a high percentage (96.41%) of economically disadvantaged students.

Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell has historically struggled academically, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools for several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 2863 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools and received a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. This represents a slight improvement from previous years, but the school still lags behind the state and district averages in academic performance. For example, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate was 27.27%, compared to the state average of 48.85% and the district average of 34.78%.

When compared to nearby schools, Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell generally performs worse academically. For instance, Anderson Academy, a public magnet school in the Aldine ISD, outperforms Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell in both reading and math proficiency rates across multiple grade levels. The school's low-performing subgroups include African American and Hispanic students, as well as English Language Learners and students with low socioeconomic status. Despite spending a relatively high amount per student, the school's academic performance remains below average, suggesting that additional funding alone may not be the solution to the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

 1055 W Tidwell Rd
       Houston, TX  77091


(713) 681-1960

District: Brazos School For Inquiry & Creativity

SchoolDigger Rank:
2863rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,742 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  158

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.2%
African American:
41.8%
Asian:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Compare Details Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell ranks worse than 61.2% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.2%), African American (41.8%), Asian (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell is 16.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell is $9,742.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell:

SchoolDigger ranks Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell 2863rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Brazos School For Inquiry & Creativity 671st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell

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Rank History for all students at Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 0.09 3722nd 3724 0.1%
2008 0.28 3765th 3768 0.1%
2009 0.74 3880th 3884 0.1%
2013 23.07 3685th 4221 12.7%
2014 4.67 4219th 4260 1.0%
2015 49.68 2350th 4320 45.6%
2016 55.44 2028th 4286 52.7%
2017 4.21 4307th 4329 0.5%
2018 4.41 4340th 4359 0.4%
2019 10.37 4342nd 4479 3.1%
2021 20.94 3785th 4578 17.3%
2022 33.90 3131st 4581 31.7%
2023 45.14 2464th 4647 47.0%
2024 39.14 2863rd 4675 38.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.91 3187th 3226 1.2%
2019 40.09 2102nd 3333 36.9%
2024 20.18 3252nd 3638 10.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.53 4253rd 4264 0.3%
2019 12.25 4215th 4309 2.2%
2021 28.98 3457th 4451 22.3%
2023 56.62 1727th 4521 61.8%
2024 46.70 2419th 4560 47.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.31 4282nd 4306 0.6%
2019 12.60 4172nd 4348 4.0%
2023 44.39 2516th 4588 45.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.95 4228th 4240 0.3%
2019 30.35 3372nd 4295 21.5%
2021 37.73 2743rd 4331 36.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.13 4274th 4319 1.0%
2019 14.40 4114th 4357 5.6%
2023 35.82 3021st 4585 34.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.64 2363rd 2483 4.8%
2019 17.35 2368th 2515 5.8%
2024 64.28 636th 2421 73.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.78 4138th 4168 0.7%
2019 24.11 3629th 4188 13.3%
2023 42.93 2564th 4401 41.7%
2024 18.96 4009th 4431 9.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 0 26 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2006 1 51 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2007 1 47 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2008 2 24 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2009 0 54 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2010 0 49 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2011 0 42 0 41 0 0 0 0 83
2012 2 35 0 52 0 0 0 0 89
2013 3 86 1 51 0 0 0 0 141
2014 3 114 1 43 0 0 2 0 163
2015 6 123 0 38 0 0 2 0 169
2016 2 124 0 55 0 0 6 0 187
2017 3 96 0 32 0 0 0 0 131
2018 1 82 0 42 1 0 0 0 126
2019 1 137 0 101 2 0 1 0 242
2020 1 108 0 98 1 0 2 0 210
2021 0 90 0 86 1 0 2 0 179
2022 1 80 0 70 1 0 0 0 152
2023 0 84 2 78 1 0 2 0 167
2024 1 66 3 84 2 0 2 0 158

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 35 3.7 9.5 91.4
2006 70 6.0 11.7 95.7
2007 75 4.8 15.6 96
2008 67 6.0 11.2 95.5
2009 93 9.5 9.8 95.7
2010 87 9.1 9.5 96.6
2011 83 4.0 20.7 96.4
2012 89 2.0 42.5 96.6
2013 141 12.3 11.4 94.3
2014 163 11.9 13.6 96.9
2015 169 12.0 14.0 94.1
2016 187 13.0 14.3 96.8
2017 131 9.1 14.3 96.2
2018 126 11.8 10.6 97.6
2019 242 17.5 13.7 98.8
2020 210 16.3 12.8 99.5
2021 179 12.9 13.7 99.4
2022 152 11.4 13.2 99.3
2023 167 11.8 14.0 96.4
2024 158 9.7 16.1 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 35 3.7 9.5 91.4
2006 70 6.0 11.7 95.7
2007 75 4.8 15.6 96
2008 67 6.0 11.2 95.5
2009 93 9.5 9.8 95.7
2010 87 9.1 9.5 96.6
2011 83 4.0 20.7 96.4
2012 89 2.0 42.5 96.6
2013 141 12.3 11.4 94.3
2014 163 11.9 13.6 96.9
2015 169 12.0 14.0 94.1
2016 187 13.0 14.3 96.8
2017 131 9.1 14.3 96.2
2018 126 11.8 10.6 97.6
2019 242 17.5 13.7 98.8
2020 210 16.3 12.8 99.5
2021 179 12.9 13.7 99.4
2022 152 11.4 13.2 99.3
2023 167 11.8 14.0 96.4
2024 158 9.7 16.1 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,387 (16.4%) $7,053 (83.6%) $8,440
2020 $1,462 (17.0%) $7,122 (83.0%) $8,585
2021 $1,794 (18.4%) $7,948 (81.6%) $9,742

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4342nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2464th of 4647 Elementary schools
 43.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell)1253
 41%
   3rd Grade Reading (Brazos School For Inquiry & Creativity)941
 32%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell)1227
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brazos School For Inquiry & Creativity)2522
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell)2313
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Brazos School For Inquiry & Creativity)2919
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell)960
 51%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brazos School For Inquiry & Creativity)1941
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell)2427
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Brazos School For Inquiry & Creativity)1836
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell)1464
 50%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brazos School For Inquiry & Creativity)2357
 34%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell)1418
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Brazos School For Inquiry & Creativity)2018
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell)3080
 50%
   6th Grade Reading (Brazos School For Inquiry & Creativity)1564
 49%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell)5080
 30%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Brazos School For Inquiry & Creativity)4057
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students242167
 31%
African American13784
 38.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian02
Hispanic10178
 22.8%
Pacific Islander00
White10
 100%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.8%96.4%
 2.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 158 students attended Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell.

Students at Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell are 53% Hispanic, 42% African American, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell ranks 2863rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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