Serving 691 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bess Brannen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bess Brannen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bess Brannen Elementary School's student population of 691 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
691 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bess Brannen Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bess Brannen Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#911 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
37%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
54%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bess Brannen Elementary School's ranking?
Bess Brannen Elementary School is ranked #911 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bess Brannen Elementary School often compared to?
Bess Brannen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elisabet Ney Pre-kindergarten Campus, A P Beutel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Bess Brannen Elementary School?
691 students attend Bess Brannen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bess Brannen Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bess Brannen Elementary School?
Bess Brannen Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bess Brannen Elementary School offer ?
Bess Brannen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Bess Brannen Elementary School part of?
Bess Brannen Elementary School is part of Brazosport ISD School District.
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