Brazos Elementary

Summary:

Brazos Elementary is a public elementary school in Orchard, Texas, serving 353 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Brazos Independent School District, which is ranked 386 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Brazos Elementary has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic (58.07%) and significant White (31.73%) and African American (6.23%) representation. However, the school's performance is generally lower than nearby schools, such as Tamarron Elementary and James E Randolph Elementary. Brazos Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 1,695 out of 4,578 Texas elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 2,696 out of 4,647 in 2022-2023, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance varies across different student groups, with relatively lower rankings for White and Gifted and Talented students compared to other groups.

Brazos Elementary's STAAR test scores in reading, math, and science are generally below the state and district averages, with some exceptions. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 73.37% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the nearby schools. These challenges suggest the need for a more comprehensive and targeted approach to address the school's unique needs and support its students' academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9814 Kibler St
       Orchard, TX  77464-0030


(979) 478-6610

District: Brazos Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2693rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,624 Help


Students who attend Brazos Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Brazos Middle
High:    Brazos High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  340

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.9%
White:
31.8%
African American:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.6% Help


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Compare Details Brazos Elementary ranks worse than 57.6% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.9%), White (31.8%), African American (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brazos Elementary is 14.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brazos Elementary is $10,624.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brazos Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Brazos Elementary 2693rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Brazos Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Brazos Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Brazos Independent School District (Isd) 386th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brazos Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Brazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.25 1486th 3465 57.1%
2005 55.05 1774th 3475 48.9%
2006 45.45 2263rd 3476 34.9%
2007 54.35 1994th 3724 46.5%
2008 41.45 2600th 3768 31.0%
2009 47.86 2355th 3884 39.4%
2010 39.01 2879th 3937 26.9%
2011 26.89 3509th 4095 14.3%
2012 57.31 1855th 4206 55.9%
2013 53.56 2100th 4221 50.2%
2014 51.39 2240th 4260 47.4%
2015 48.98 2391st 4320 44.7%
2016 42.68 2683rd 4286 37.4%
2017 37.06 2713th 4329 37.3%
2018 37.96 2689th 4359 38.3%
2019 25.52 3608th 4479 19.4%
2021 56.62 1695th 4578 63.0%
2022 57.90 1699th 4581 62.9%
2023 41.48 2696th 4647 42.0%
2024 42.11 2693rd 4675 42.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.42 2742nd 3226 15.0%
2019 14.29 3230th 3333 3.1%
2021 76.51 438th 3446 87.3%
2022 58.71 1166th 3487 66.6%
2023 54.98 1402nd 3556 60.6%
2024 44.72 1921st 3638 47.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.81 2402nd 3558 32.5%
2019 41.00 1985th 3684 46.1%
2021 62.62 818th 3799 78.5%
2022 62.73 954th 3952 75.9%
2023 41.84 2158th 4086 47.2%
2024 39.55 2607th 4261 38.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.22 3226th 4264 24.3%
2019 26.03 3699th 4309 14.2%
2021 61.04 1341st 4451 69.9%
2022 61.94 1369th 4477 69.4%
2023 43.09 2668th 4521 41.0%
2024 40.34 2862nd 4560 37.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Brazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.37 2603rd 4306 39.5%
2019 28.39 3419th 4348 21.4%
2021 57.71 1615th 4499 64.1%
2022 45.88 2405th 4561 47.3%
2023 44.23 2524th 4588 45.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Brazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.65 256th 3106 91.8%
2019 41.87 2331st 3184 26.8%
2021 46.57 1883rd 3006 37.4%
2022 64.07 1173rd 2958 60.3%
2023 49.29 1947th 2980 34.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Brazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.15 3229th 4240 23.8%
2019 14.56 4179th 4295 2.7%
2021 70.64 708th 4331 83.7%
2022 47.55 2272nd 4461 49.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Brazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.64 2800th 4319 35.2%
2019 24.55 3642nd 4357 16.4%
2021 55.19 1736th 4498 61.4%
2022 66.63 1252nd 4563 72.6%
2023 38.35 2864th 4585 37.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.57 3616th 4168 13.2%
2019 20.02 3827th 4188 8.6%
2021 58.14 1452nd 4329 66.5%
2022 53.39 1874th 4376 57.2%
2023 42.25 2620th 4401 40.5%
2024 25.17 3684th 4431 16.9%
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Rank History for White students at Brazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.00 1578th 3127 49.5%
2019 42.63 1924th 3142 38.8%
2021 42.79 1826th 3082 40.8%
2022 51.25 1527th 3082 50.5%
2023 32.73 2287th 3106 26.4%
2024 54.05 1430th 3078 53.5%
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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.

Brazos Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Brazos Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 111 4 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1990 122 7 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1991 119 10 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1992 124 9 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1993 133 8 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1994 116 11 0 51 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1995 135 7 0 62 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1996 135 7 0 62 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1997 121 6 0 55 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1998 122 3 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1999 194 73 0 133 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2000 214 72 0 119 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2001 212 66 0 136 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2002 171 67 0 154 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2003 171 67 0 154 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2004 155 59 1 160 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2005 142 58 1 163 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2006 159 68 1 167 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2007 148 53 2 161 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2008 169 49 3 158 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2009 158 58 3 158 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2010 166 42 2 175 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2011 142 35 3 198 1 0 8 0 387
2012 156 35 3 202 0 0 7 0 403
2013 159 32 3 193 0 0 8 0 395
2014 161 28 2 199 0 0 11 0 401
2015 157 26 2 190 0 0 9 0 384
2016 137 26 2 195 0 0 11 0 371
2017 126 23 1 179 0 0 10 0 339
2018 120 22 1 187 0 0 10 0 340
2019 108 25 0 198 0 0 11 0 342
2020 117 29 0 181 0 0 9 0 336
2021 109 24 0 187 0 0 13 0 333
2022 108 11 0 171 0 0 13 0 303
2023 112 22 0 205 0 0 14 0 353
2024 108 26 0 197 0 0 9 0 340

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 154 n/a n/a n/a
1990 168 13.0 12.9 n/a
1991 174 13.0 13.3 n/a
1992 180 13.7 13.1 37.2
1993 189 14.0 13.5 36
1994 178 15.3 11.6 32.6
1995 204 15.4 13.2 29.4
1996 204 15.4 13.2 29.4
1997 182 14.4 12.6 29.7
1998 181 14.3 12.7 30.4
1999 400 29.2 13.7 54
2000 405 30.1 13.5 50.6
2001 414 32.2 12.9 51.4
2002 392 33.3 11.8 58.4
2003 392 33.3 11.8 58.4
2004 375 32.9 11.4 57.9
2005 364 29.3 12.4 51.9
2006 395 30.0 13.2 57.2
2007 364 30.3 12.0 55.2
2008 379 27.2 13.9 55.7
2009 377 26.3 14.3 55.4
2010 385 24.5 15.6 61
2011 387 24.4 15.8 63.8
2012 403 24.9 16.1 60.5
2013 395 24.8 15.8 59.2
2014 401 26.0 15.4 57.9
2015 384 27.0 14.2 57.3
2016 371 26.0 14.2 63.1
2017 339 25.0 13.5 67
2018 340 21.6 15.7 66.5
2019 342 21.0 16.2 69.6
2020 336 22.9 14.6 72
2021 333 25.2 13.2 73.6
2022 303 23.2 13.0 66.3
2023 353 25.7 13.6 73.4
2024 340 23.9 14.1 70.6

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 154 n/a n/a n/a
1990 168 13.0 12.9 n/a
1991 174 13.0 13.3 n/a
1992 180 13.7 13.1 37.2
1993 189 14.0 13.5 36
1994 178 15.3 11.6 32.6
1995 204 15.4 13.2 29.4
1996 204 15.4 13.2 29.4
1997 182 14.4 12.6 29.7
1998 181 14.3 12.7 30.4
1999 400 29.2 13.7 54
2000 405 30.1 13.5 50.6
2001 414 32.2 12.9 51.4
2002 392 33.3 11.8 58.4
2003 392 33.3 11.8 58.4
2004 375 32.9 11.4 57.9
2005 364 29.3 12.4 51.9
2006 395 30.0 13.2 57.2
2007 364 30.3 12.0 55.2
2008 379 27.2 13.9 55.7
2009 377 26.3 14.3 55.4
2010 385 24.5 15.6 61
2011 387 24.4 15.8 63.8
2012 403 24.9 16.1 60.5
2013 395 24.8 15.8 59.2
2014 401 26.0 15.4 57.9
2015 384 27.0 14.2 57.3
2016 371 26.0 14.2 63.1
2017 339 25.0 13.5 67
2018 340 21.6 15.7 66.5
2019 342 21.0 16.2 69.6
2020 336 22.9 14.6 72
2021 333 25.2 13.2 73.6
2022 303 23.2 13.0 66.3
2023 353 25.7 13.6 73.4
2024 340 23.9 14.1 70.6

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 Brazos Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,223 (14.2%) $7,387 (85.8%) $8,610
2020 $1,254 (14.2%) $7,569 (85.8%) $8,823
2021 $1,349 (12.7%) $9,274 (87.3%) $10,624

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brazos Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3608th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2696th of 4647 Elementary schools
 22.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Brazos Elementary)4142
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Brazos Independent School District (Isd))4142
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brazos Elementary)4020
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brazos Independent School District (Isd))4020
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Brazos Elementary)2031
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Brazos Independent School District (Isd))2031
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brazos Elementary)3942
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brazos Independent School District (Isd))3842
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Brazos Elementary)3660
 24%
   5th Grade Reading (Brazos Independent School District (Isd))3660
 24%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brazos Elementary)3043
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brazos Independent School District (Isd))2943
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Brazos Elementary)3445
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Brazos Independent School District (Isd))3445
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students342353
 3.2%
African American2522
 12%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic198205
 3.5%
Pacific Islander00
White108112
 3.7%
Two or More Races1114
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.6%73.4%
 3.8%


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Students at Brazos Elementary are 58% Hispanic, 32% White, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Brazos Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brazos Middle
High : Brazos High School

Brazos Elementary ranks 2693rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 340 students attended Brazos Elementary.


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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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