Brookesmith is an unincorporated community in Brown County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 61 in 2000. It is located within the Brownwood, Texas micropolitan area.
Serving 10 students in grades 7-11, Brookesmith Artemis ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-11
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookesmith Artemis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Brookesmith Artemis's student population of 10 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brookesmith Artemis is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
30%
13%
White
30%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
67%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Brookesmith Artemis?
10 students attend Brookesmith Artemis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Brookesmith Artemis students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, and 30% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookesmith Artemis?
Brookesmith Artemis has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brookesmith Artemis offer ?
Brookesmith Artemis offers enrollment in grades 7-11
What school district is Brookesmith Artemis part of?
Brookesmith Artemis is part of Brookesmith Independent School District.
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