West Brazos J H

Summary:

West Brazos J H is a public middle school in Brazoria, Texas, serving 676 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District, which is ranked 517 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

While West Brazos J H has a higher percentage of White students (60.5%) compared to nearby schools like Danbury Middle (70.66%) and Angleton Junior High School (36.9%), its academic performance is generally lower. The school's proficiency rates in reading, math, and science on the STAAR assessments are below state and district averages. Additionally, West Brazos J H has a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (65.24% receive free or reduced-price lunch) compared to surrounding schools.

West Brazos J H's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 952 out of 2,043 Texas middle schools in 2014-2015 to 1,276 out of 2,361 in 2023-2024. The school's performance is particularly low for special education students, low-socioeconomic status students, and at-risk students. While the school has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio than nearby schools, it may need to focus on strengthening its curriculum and instructional strategies, especially in mathematics and science, as well as providing targeted interventions and support for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 111 Roustabout Dr
       Brazoria, TX  77442


(979) 799-1700

District: Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1276th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,968 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  676

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.5%
Hispanic:
28.3%
African American:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.2% Help


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Compare Details West Brazos J H ranks worse than 54% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.76. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.5%), Hispanic (28.3%), African American (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Brazos J H is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Brazos J H is $10,968.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Brazos J H was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks West Brazos J H 1276th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See West Brazos J H in the ranking list.)

Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd) 517th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Brazos J H

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Rank History for all students at West Brazos J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.30 170th 1573 89.2%
2005 78.94 198th 1582 87.5%
2006 76.20 273rd 1585 82.8%
2007 76.87 239th 1684 85.8%
2008 73.20 327th 1718 81.0%
2009 66.08 542nd 1763 69.3%
2010 61.42 688th 1803 61.8%
2011 55.14 969th 1895 48.9%
2012 39.73 1277th 1951 34.5%
2013 36.68 1407th 1973 28.7%
2014 54.49 932nd 1987 53.1%
2015 54.81 952nd 2043 53.4%
2016 50.69 1050th 1987 47.2%
2017 33.13 1392nd 2027 31.3%
2018 28.40 1569th 2080 24.6%
2019 25.11 1751st 2193 20.2%
2021 36.06 1409th 2252 37.4%
2022 44.30 1182nd 2254 47.6%
2023 49.17 1083rd 2330 53.5%
2024 43.76 1276th 2361 46.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Brazos J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.71 710th 720 1.4%
2019 29.69 575th 753 23.6%
2022 22.89 696th 813 14.4%
2023 14.06 772nd 817 5.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Brazos J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.18 1285th 1376 6.6%
2019 23.88 1291st 1445 10.7%
2021 48.72 636th 1592 60.1%
2022 44.82 807th 1643 50.9%
2023 46.93 816th 1720 52.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Brazos J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.19 890th 1597 44.3%
2019 24.84 1427th 1626 12.2%
2021 28.76 1373rd 1712 19.8%
2022 30.05 1367th 1757 22.2%
2023 29.30 1444th 1815 20.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Brazos J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.89 1665th 2039 18.3%
2019 24.83 1760th 2073 15.1%
2021 32.97 1550th 2172 28.6%
2022 47.48 1066th 2220 52.0%
2023 47.17 1136th 2251 49.5%
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Rank History for Female students at West Brazos J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.62 1463rd 2008 27.1%
2019 27.52 1612th 2047 21.3%
2021 35.67 1398th 2151 35.0%
2022 42.51 1233rd 2221 44.5%
2023 52.74 949th 2241 57.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Brazos J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.91 699th 1430 51.1%
2019 40.58 1054th 1446 27.1%
2021 50.04 900th 1501 40.0%
2022 58.76 713th 1488 52.1%
2023 68.10 471st 1481 68.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at West Brazos J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.97 1535th 2008 23.6%
2019 18.40 1948th 2058 5.3%
2021 29.02 1680th 2118 20.7%
2022 35.01 1503rd 2182 31.1%
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Rank History for Male students at West Brazos J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.94 1689th 2030 16.8%
2019 22.41 1743rd 2069 15.8%
2021 37.57 1311th 2168 39.5%
2022 47.83 1061st 2228 52.4%
2023 44.79 1189th 2245 47.0%
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Rank History for African American students at West Brazos J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.76 1017th 1167 12.9%
2019 22.51 1039th 1193 12.9%
2021 35.58 800th 1213 34.0%
2022 39.87 714th 1251 42.9%
2023 32.00 890th 1273 30.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Brazos J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.86 1552nd 1895 18.1%
2019 22.47 1692nd 1935 12.6%
2021 32.90 1421st 2043 30.4%
2022 42.39 1161st 2077 44.1%
2023 51.39 925th 2116 56.3%
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Rank History for White students at West Brazos J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.06 1447th 1673 13.5%
2019 19.21 1500th 1684 10.9%
2021 23.34 1455th 1700 14.4%
2022 34.92 1219th 1723 29.3%
2023 42.32 1064th 1749 39.2%
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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.

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 West Brazos J H

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 425 84 2 54 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1990 400 81 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1991 390 80 3 68 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1992 404 74 1 73 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1993 431 92 2 81 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1994 455 87 1 74 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1995 435 83 1 76 2 n/a n/a 0 597
1996 435 83 1 76 2 n/a n/a 0 597
1997 410 98 1 69 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1998 383 108 1 75 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1999 367 94 2 69 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2000 323 77 4 79 1 n/a n/a 0 484
2001 301 77 2 82 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2002 313 74 3 62 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2003 313 74 3 62 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2004 317 85 7 78 4 n/a n/a 0 491
2005 315 75 5 93 4 n/a n/a 0 492
2006 292 61 3 95 2 n/a n/a 0 453
2007 304 79 1 91 2 n/a n/a 0 477
2008 307 65 2 93 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2009 290 52 2 100 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2010 260 44 1 121 1 n/a n/a 0 427
2011 251 54 3 120 3 0 8 0 439
2012 271 56 3 111 3 0 8 0 452
2013 278 53 2 117 3 0 12 0 465
2014 277 51 2 122 0 0 8 0 460
2015 261 48 0 131 0 0 7 0 447
2016 280 55 1 119 2 0 10 0 467
2017 270 55 1 112 2 0 11 0 451
2018 276 56 0 145 1 0 10 0 488
2019 258 55 0 148 1 0 19 0 481
2020 278 33 2 126 2 0 17 0 458
2021 294 38 1 124 2 0 11 0 470
2022 442 60 1 184 6 0 19 0 712
2023 409 49 1 191 4 0 22 0 676

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 West Brazos J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 565 n/a n/a n/a
1990 539 36.0 14.9 n/a
1991 541 62.3 8.6 n/a
1992 552 31.9 17.3 18.1
1993 606 33.0 18.4 25.1
1994 617 34.9 17.7 23
1995 597 35.6 16.8 22.1
1996 597 35.6 16.8 22.1
1997 578 36.3 15.9 23.5
1998 567 34.1 16.6 24.2
1999 532 35.8 14.9 33.3
2000 484 33.5 14.4 30.8
2001 463 28.0 16.5 32.4
2002 454 31.9 14.2 33.5
2003 454 31.9 14.2 33.5
2004 491 32.3 15.2 41.8
2005 492 31.8 15.5 41.3
2006 453 31.9 14.2 41.9
2007 477 31.2 15.3 43.8
2008 467 31.9 14.6 44.8
2009 444 31.5 14.1 43.7
2010 427 35.2 12.1 50.4
2011 439 33.4 13.1 50.6
2012 452 29.5 15.2 49.3
2013 465 31.9 14.5 46.7
2014 460 32.5 14.1 47.4
2015 447 33.0 13.5 49.9
2016 467 33.0 14.1 50.3
2017 451 34.8 12.9 53.7
2018 488 32.7 14.8 63.1
2019 481 33.6 14.3 51.1
2020 458 32.7 13.9 55
2021 470 37.8 12.4 57.9
2022 712 47.0 15.1 61.2
2023 676 48.5 13.9 65.2

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 West Brazos J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 565 n/a n/a n/a
1990 539 36.0 14.9 n/a
1991 541 62.3 8.6 n/a
1992 552 31.9 17.3 18.1
1993 606 33.0 18.4 25.1
1994 617 34.9 17.7 23
1995 597 35.6 16.8 22.1
1996 597 35.6 16.8 22.1
1997 578 36.3 15.9 23.5
1998 567 34.1 16.6 24.2
1999 532 35.8 14.9 33.3
2000 484 33.5 14.4 30.8
2001 463 28.0 16.5 32.4
2002 454 31.9 14.2 33.5
2003 454 31.9 14.2 33.5
2004 491 32.3 15.2 41.8
2005 492 31.8 15.5 41.3
2006 453 31.9 14.2 41.9
2007 477 31.2 15.3 43.8
2008 467 31.9 14.6 44.8
2009 444 31.5 14.1 43.7
2010 427 35.2 12.1 50.4
2011 439 33.4 13.1 50.6
2012 452 29.5 15.2 49.3
2013 465 31.9 14.5 46.7
2014 460 32.5 14.1 47.4
2015 447 33.0 13.5 49.9
2016 467 33.0 14.1 50.3
2017 451 34.8 12.9 53.7
2018 488 32.7 14.8 63.1
2019 481 33.6 14.3 51.1
2020 458 32.7 13.9 55
2021 470 37.8 12.4 57.9
2022 712 47.0 15.1 61.2
2023 676 48.5 13.9 65.2

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 West Brazos J H

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $678 (7.1%) $8,904 (92.9%) $9,582
2020 $554 (5.1%) $10,398 (94.9%) $10,952
2021 $846 (7.7%) $10,123 (92.3%) $10,968

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Brazos J H

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1751st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1083rd of 2330 Middle schools
 33.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (West Brazos J H)3449
 15%
   7th Grade Reading (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))3449
 15%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Brazos J H)3236
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))3236
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (West Brazos J H)3853
 15%
   8th Grade Reading (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))3853
 15%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Brazos J H)3840
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (West Brazos J H)2749
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))2749
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (West Brazos J H)2026
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))2026
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (West Brazos J H)9691
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))4333
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students481676
 40.5%
African American5549
 10.9%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian01
Hispanic148191
 29.1%
Pacific Islander00
White258409
 58.5%
Two or More Races1922
 15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.1%65.2%
 14.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 676 students attended West Brazos J H.

West Brazos J H ranks 1276th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at West Brazos J H are 61% White, 28% Hispanic, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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