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Bronte Isd vs. Blackwell School

Should you attend Bronte Isd or Blackwell School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bronte Isd
210 S Jefferson St
Bronte, TX 76933
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Blackwell School
610 N Alamo
Blackwell, TX 79506
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Bronte Isd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Blackwell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Bronte Isd ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Blackwell School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
224 students
170 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bronte Isd over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blackwell School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bronte Isd.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blackwell School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bronte Isd over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blackwell School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bronte Isd with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bronte Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blackwell School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2270 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#1616 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bronte Isd, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blackwell School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in TX)
50-54%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronte Isd who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bronte Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackwell School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronte Isd who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bronte Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackwell School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronte Isd who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bronte Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackwell School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bronte Isd with the average graduation rate observed in the Bronte Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Blackwell School with the average graduation rate observed in the Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bronte Isd by grade.
This chart displays the students of Blackwell School by grade.
Pre-K Students
13
4
Kindergarten Students
19
15
Grade 1 Students
18
11
Grade 2 Students
21
10
Grade 3 Students
18
12
Grade 4 Students
12
14
Grade 5 Students
21
15
Grade 6 Students
20
11
Grade 7 Students
11
8
Grade 8 Students
15
15
Grade 9 Students
15
16
Grade 10 Students
17
18
Grade 11 Students
14
14
Grade 12 Students
10
7

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bronte Isd, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bronte Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blackwell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bronte Isd, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bronte Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blackwell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blackwell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1998-99 school year.
% White
78%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bronte Isd, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bronte Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blackwell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bronte Isd, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bronte Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blackwell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bronte Isd, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bronte Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blackwell School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bronte Isd, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bronte Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blackwell School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bronte Isd, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bronte Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blackwell School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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