Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering serves 1,266 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering's student population of 1,266 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering is 0.21, 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
#7372 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
89%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering's ranking?
Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering is ranked #7372 out of 8,079 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering?
The graduation rate of Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering?
1,266 students attend Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering?
Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering offer ?
Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering part of?
Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering is part of Brooks Academies Of Texas School District.
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