Serving 345 students in grades 5-6, Grace R Brandenburg Intermediate 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 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for GRACE R BRANDENBURG INT is located in the southeast part of Duncanville, TX, covering approximately 7.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grace R Brandenburg Intermediate School's student population of 345 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
345 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Writing Success Stories, One Student at a Time
School Rankings
Grace R Brandenburg Intermediate 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 Grace R Brandenburg Intermediate School is 0.55, 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
#6892 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grace R Brandenburg Intermediate School's ranking?
Grace R Brandenburg Intermediate School is ranked #6892 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Grace R Brandenburg Intermediate School?
345 students attend Grace R Brandenburg Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Grace R Brandenburg Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grace R Brandenburg Intermediate School?
Grace R Brandenburg Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grace R Brandenburg Intermediate School offer ?
Grace R Brandenburg Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Grace R Brandenburg Intermediate School part of?
Grace R Brandenburg Intermediate School is part of Duncanville Independent School District.
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