Serving 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Brookesmith School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brookesmith School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Brookesmith, TX, encompassing approximately 158.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 15.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brookesmith School's student population of 139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
139 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Brookesmith School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookesmith School is 0.38, 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
#5643 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
77%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookesmith School's ranking?
Brookesmith School is ranked #5643 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brookesmith School?
The graduation rate of Brookesmith School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Brookesmith School?
139 students attend Brookesmith School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Brookesmith School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookesmith School?
Brookesmith School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brookesmith School offer ?
Brookesmith School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Brookesmith School part of?
Brookesmith School is part of Brookesmith Independent School District.
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