Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mary Branch Elementary 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Branch Elementary School's student population of 617 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary Branch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Branch Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#6423 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
54%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
17%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Branch Elementary School is ranked #6423 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mary Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Navarro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mary Branch Elementary School?
617 students attend Mary Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mary Branch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Branch Elementary School?
Mary Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Branch Elementary School offer ?
Mary Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Mary Branch Elementary School part of?
Mary Branch Elementary School is part of Bryan Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary Branch Elementary School located?
Mary Branch Elementary School is located in the Villa Maria West neighborhood of Bryan, TX.
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