Brownfield Independent School District

701 Cub Dr
Brownfield, TX 79316-3631
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,655 students in Brownfield Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Brownfield Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
1,655 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Brownfield Independent School District, which is ranked #1091 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1083 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
44%
31%
51%
31%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
77%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
19%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,432 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,106 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,432
$13,398
Spending / Student
$26,106
$14,129

Best Brownfield Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownfield Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Cub Dr
Brownfield, TX 79316
(806) 637-4523
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Brownfield High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
702 Cub Dr
Brownfield, TX 79316
(806) 637-4523
Gr: 9-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Cactus Ln
Brownfield, TX 79316
(806) 637-6455
Gr: K-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Brownfield Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1004 E Broadway
Brownfield, TX 79316
(806) 637-2591
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 E Reppto St
Brownfield, TX 79316
(806) 637-4282
Gr: PK | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Brownfield Independent School District?
Brownfield Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,655 students.
What is the rank of Brownfield Independent School District?
Brownfield Independent School District is ranked #1091 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Brownfield Independent School District?
77% of Brownfield Independent School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brownfield Independent School District?
Brownfield Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Brownfield Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,106 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 50% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,655 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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