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Bryan Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 15,897 students in Bryan Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Bryan Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% 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
26 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
15,897 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
1,192 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bryan Independent School District, which is ranked #921 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 89% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#925 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
61%
53%
% Black
17%
13%
% White
18%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,678 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,200 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$217 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$210 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,678
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,200
$14,116
Best Bryan Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryan Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 Villa Maria
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-2793
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-2793
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4501 Canterbury
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-1360
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-1360
Gr: PK-4 | 479 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 Oak Hill Dr
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-1460
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-1460
Gr: PK-4 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Alton Bowen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3870 Copperfield Dr
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-1300
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-1300
Gr: PK-4 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Neal Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 W M L K St
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-3860
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-3860
Gr: PK-4 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 Austins Colony Pkwy
Bryan, TX 77808
(979) 209-1400
Bryan, TX 77808
(979) 209-1400
Gr: PK-4 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Brazos Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1904 W Sh 21
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-2760
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-2760
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Sul Ross Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Pkwy Ter
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-1500
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-1500
Gr: PK-4 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Elm
Bryan, TX 77801
(979) 209-2960
Bryan, TX 77801
(979) 209-2960
Gr: PK-4 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Matous Dr
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-1560
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-1560
Gr: PK-4 | 533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Bonham Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Wilkes Dr
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-1200
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-1200
Gr: PK-4 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Sam Rayburn
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1048 N Earl Rudder Fwy
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-6600
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-6600
Gr: 5-6 | 990 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Fannin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Baker Ave
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-3800
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-3800
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Mary Branch Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2040 W Villa Maria Rd
Bryan, TX 77807
(979) 209-2900
Bryan, TX 77807
(979) 209-2900
Gr: PK-4 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Anson Jones Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Pecan St
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-3900
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-3900
Gr: PK-4 | 635 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Stephen F Austin
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Coulter Dr
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-6700
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-6700
Gr: 7-8 | 1,162 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
Kemp-carver Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Bruin Trace
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-3760
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-3760
Gr: PK-4 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Navarro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4619 Northwood Dr
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-1260
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-1260
Gr: PK-4 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1919.
Arthur L Davila Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2751 N Earl Rudder Fwy
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-7150
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-7150
Gr: 7-8 | 1,013 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2020.
Disciplinary Alternative Educational Progam (Daep)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 E Villa Maria
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-2811
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-2811
Gr: 5-12 | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2121.
Jane Long
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1106 N Harvey Mitchell Pkwy
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-6500
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-6500
Gr: 5-6 | 887 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
Travis B Bryan High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3450 Campus Dr
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-2400
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2323.
Brazos County Jjaep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1904 W Sh 21
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 361-1813
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 361-1813
Gr: 6-11 | 6 students
Rank: #2424.
James Earl Rudder High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3251 Austins Colony Pkwy
Bryan, TX 77808
(979) 209-7900
Bryan, TX 77808
(979) 209-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,693 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2525.
The Mary Catherine Harris School-school Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1307 Memorial Dr
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-2812
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-2812
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
3208 Wilkes St
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-1000
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 209-1000
Gr: 5 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bryan Independent School District?
Bryan Independent School District manages 26 public schools serving 15,897 students.
What is the rank of Bryan Independent School District?
Bryan Independent School District is ranked #921 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bryan Independent School District?
61% of Bryan Independent School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bryan Independent School District?
Bryan Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Bryan Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,200 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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