Serving 470 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary Branch Elementary serves the southwest part of Bryan, TX, covering an area of approximately 74.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Branch Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
470 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mary Branch Elementary 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 Mary Branch Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5212 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Mary Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Branch Elementary School is ranked #5212 out of 8,096 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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?
470 students attend Mary Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mary Branch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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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