Mary Branch Elementary

Summary:

Mary Branch Elementary is a public elementary school in Bryan, Texas, serving 617 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Bryan Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Mary Branch Elementary struggles compared to the district and state averages. In 2023-2024, only 31.4% of 3rd graders were proficient in reading, compared to 42.53% in the district and 48.85% statewide. The school's 4th grade reading proficiency rate was also lower at 42.17%, versus 47.16% in the district and 50.66% across Texas. In mathematics, 3rd grade proficiency was 32.56%, below the district's 35.82% and the state's 40.86%. However, 4th grade math scores were stronger at 65.06%, significantly higher than the district's 44.01% and the state's 44.67%. The school's student-teacher ratio of 15.1 is on par with the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools in the Bryan Independent School District, such as Neal Elementary, Johnson Elementary, and Anson Jones Elementary, Mary Branch Elementary generally underperforms academically. These nearby schools have higher STAAR test scores and better statewide rankings. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Mary Branch Elementary (83.14%) may contribute to its lower academic performance compared to other schools in the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 2040 W Villa Maria Rd
       Bryan, TX  77807-4819


(979) 209-2900

District: Bryan Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2454th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,577 Help


Students who attend Mary Branch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jane Long
    Stephen F Austin
High:    Travis B Bryan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  488

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.2%
African American:
25.8%
White:
18.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mary Branch Elementary ranks worse than 52.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Bryan Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mary Branch Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.2%), African American (25.8%), White (18%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary Branch Elementary is 14.5. 9 elementary schools in the Bryan Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary Branch Elementary is $10,577. 10 elementary schools in the Bryan Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mary Branch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mary Branch Elementary 2454th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Mary Branch Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Bryan Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Bryan Independent School District (Isd) 626th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mary Branch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mary Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.27 2298th 3465 33.7%
2005 38.11 2557th 3475 26.4%
2006 40.45 2487th 3476 28.5%
2007 48.07 2298th 3724 38.3%
2008 51.16 2136th 3768 43.3%
2009 34.12 3021st 3884 22.2%
2010 19.56 3616th 3937 8.2%
2011 33.50 3236th 4095 21.0%
2012 49.40 2319th 4206 44.9%
2013 49.36 2333rd 4221 44.7%
2014 29.06 3446th 4260 19.1%
2015 19.75 3781st 4320 12.5%
2016 10.17 4079th 4286 4.8%
2017 13.42 4077th 4329 5.8%
2018 14.19 4094th 4359 6.1%
2019 22.72 3767th 4479 15.9%
2021 37.47 2710th 4578 40.8%
2022 27.29 3525th 4581 23.1%
2023 40.35 2767th 4647 40.5%
2024 45.50 2454th 4675 47.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mary Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.03 2977th 3226 7.7%
2019 30.65 2650th 3333 20.5%
2021 59.33 1016th 3446 70.5%
2022 44.41 1977th 3487 43.3%
2023 57.74 1269th 3556 64.3%
2024 83.05 390th 3638 89.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mary Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.22 2907th 3558 18.3%
2019 27.24 3036th 3684 17.6%
2021 40.19 2037th 3799 46.4%
2022 35.03 2655th 3952 32.8%
2023 26.93 3348th 4086 18.1%
2024 22.83 3675th 4261 13.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.57 4144th 4264 2.8%
2019 23.10 3844th 4309 10.8%
2021 44.21 2449th 4451 45.0%
2022 37.40 2996th 4477 33.1%
2023 45.89 2484th 4521 45.1%
2024 52.79 2002nd 4560 56.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Mary Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.35 3863rd 4306 10.3%
2019 26.53 3536th 4348 18.7%
2021 42.07 2464th 4499 45.2%
2022 31.98 3298th 4561 27.7%
2023 36.19 3033rd 4588 33.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mary Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.92 1998th 3106 35.7%
2019 58.74 1583rd 3184 50.3%
2021 72.89 778th 3006 74.1%
2023 62.95 1288th 2980 56.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Mary Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.20 3979th 4240 6.2%
2019 33.34 3170th 4295 26.2%
2021 44.21 2251st 4331 48.0%
2022 44.71 2468th 4461 44.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Mary Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.49 4160th 4319 3.7%
2019 21.19 3789th 4357 13.0%
2021 35.03 2845th 4498 36.7%
2022 25.08 3694th 4563 19.0%
2023 48.39 2243rd 4585 51.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Mary Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.05 2223rd 2483 10.5%
2019 21.87 2248th 2515 10.6%
2021 29.58 1887th 2444 22.8%
2022 48.73 1136th 2421 53.1%
2023 28.01 1929th 2443 21.0%
2024 35.98 1642nd 2421 32.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mary Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.44 4072nd 4168 2.3%
2019 33.11 3081st 4188 26.4%
2021 55.19 1623rd 4329 62.5%
2022 36.36 3009th 4376 31.2%
2023 53.60 1842nd 4401 58.1%
2024 63.58 1248th 4431 71.8%
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Rank History for White students at Mary Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.11 1940th 3127 38.0%
2019 32.11 2362nd 3142 24.8%
2021 49.66 1504th 3082 51.2%
2022 16.12 2844th 3082 7.7%
2023 48.24 1694th 3106 45.5%
2024 39.93 1994th 3078 35.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Mary Branch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 221 84 0 147 0 n/a n/a -97 355
1992 290 136 2 269 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1993 316 155 2 273 0 n/a n/a 0 746
1994 346 143 3 267 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1995 313 121 4 225 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1996 313 121 4 225 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1997 302 123 7 241 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1998 270 127 10 214 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1999 278 148 12 247 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2000 269 156 11 121 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2001 237 158 11 112 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2002 250 175 19 119 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2003 250 175 19 119 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2004 253 166 15 134 1 n/a n/a 0 569
2005 228 178 8 141 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2006 209 209 5 146 1 n/a n/a 0 570
2007 210 207 8 180 1 n/a n/a 0 606
2008 196 185 3 206 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2009 197 184 5 182 1 n/a n/a 0 569
2010 200 198 7 168 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2011 172 182 5 199 0 0 8 0 566
2012 161 194 6 211 0 0 10 0 582
2013 167 207 4 176 0 0 14 0 568
2014 170 197 5 174 0 0 15 0 561
2015 155 210 6 177 0 0 19 0 567
2016 162 242 6 153 0 0 25 0 588
2017 132 238 5 156 0 0 20 0 551
2018 83 133 3 242 2 2 18 0 483
2019 78 113 2 240 2 3 12 0 450
2020 72 128 3 306 1 2 17 0 529
2021 75 116 0 290 1 2 22 0 506
2022 100 161 1 368 1 0 25 0 656
2023 105 150 1 334 1 0 26 0 617
2024 88 126 3 240 1 0 30 0 488

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 Mary Branch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 355 2.2 161.3 n/a
1992 697 39.0 17.8 48.6
1993 746 42.0 17.8 56.7
1994 759 44.5 17.1 47.8
1995 663 43.7 15.2 47.5
1996 663 43.7 15.2 47.5
1997 673 42.0 16.0 53.3
1998 621 42.9 14.5 48.6
1999 685 47.6 14.4 60.4
2000 557 36.9 15.1 57.1
2001 518 35.0 14.8 56.2
2002 563 36.6 15.4 54.9
2003 563 36.6 15.4 54.9
2004 569 34.5 16.5 57.5
2005 556 35.5 15.7 59.7
2006 570 36.9 15.4 65.3
2007 606 38.4 15.8 67
2008 590 39.4 15.0 68.5
2009 569 37.6 15.1 71
2010 573 36.1 15.8 71.7
2011 566 37.2 15.1 71.4
2012 582 36.8 15.7 70.1
2013 568 38.9 14.5 71.7
2014 561 33.7 16.6 74.9
2015 567 33.0 17.1 75.7
2016 588 36.0 16.3 77.6
2017 551 38.7 14.2 75.9
2018 483 34.9 13.8 84.1
2019 450 34.6 13.0 83.3
2020 529 37.0 14.2 83.6
2021 506 36.9 13.7 84.2
2022 656 41.6 15.7 85.1
2023 617 40.8 15.1 83.1
2024 488 33.5 14.5 79.3

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 Mary Branch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 355 2.2 161.3 n/a
1992 697 39.0 17.8 48.6
1993 746 42.0 17.8 56.7
1994 759 44.5 17.1 47.8
1995 663 43.7 15.2 47.5
1996 663 43.7 15.2 47.5
1997 673 42.0 16.0 53.3
1998 621 42.9 14.5 48.6
1999 685 47.6 14.4 60.4
2000 557 36.9 15.1 57.1
2001 518 35.0 14.8 56.2
2002 563 36.6 15.4 54.9
2003 563 36.6 15.4 54.9
2004 569 34.5 16.5 57.5
2005 556 35.5 15.7 59.7
2006 570 36.9 15.4 65.3
2007 606 38.4 15.8 67
2008 590 39.4 15.0 68.5
2009 569 37.6 15.1 71
2010 573 36.1 15.8 71.7
2011 566 37.2 15.1 71.4
2012 582 36.8 15.7 70.1
2013 568 38.9 14.5 71.7
2014 561 33.7 16.6 74.9
2015 567 33.0 17.1 75.7
2016 588 36.0 16.3 77.6
2017 551 38.7 14.2 75.9
2018 483 34.9 13.8 84.1
2019 450 34.6 13.0 83.3
2020 529 37.0 14.2 83.6
2021 506 36.9 13.7 84.2
2022 656 41.6 15.7 85.1
2023 617 40.8 15.1 83.1
2024 488 33.5 14.5 79.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary Branch Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,747 (16.1%) $9,104 (83.9%) $10,850
2020 $1,944 (20.2%) $7,673 (79.8%) $9,616
2021 $1,748 (16.5%) $8,829 (83.5%) $10,577

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary Branch Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3767th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2767th of 4647 Elementary schools
 24.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Mary Branch Elementary)2227
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Bryan Independent School District (Isd))3641
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mary Branch Elementary)4136
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bryan Independent School District (Isd))4442
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Mary Branch Elementary)2236
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Bryan Independent School District (Isd))3343
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mary Branch Elementary)3961
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bryan Independent School District (Isd))4948
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students450617
 37.1%
African American113150
 32.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic240334
 39.2%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White78105
 34.6%
Two or More Races1226
 116.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.3%83.1%
 0.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 488 students attended Mary Branch Elementary.

Mary Branch Elementary ranks 2454th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Mary Branch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jane Long
Middle : Stephen F Austin
High : Travis B Bryan High School

Students at Mary Branch Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 26% African American, 18% White, 6% Two or more races.


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