Summary:
The city of Brenham, Texas, is served by seven public schools, including six within the Brenham Independent School District (Isd) and one alternative charter, covering grades PK-12 in a community with significant socioeconomic diversity.
Among the district's elementary schools, Alton Elementary stands out as the top academic performer, consistently earning a 3-star rating and posting test scores at or above district averages. Brenham Elementary is a rising star, rebounding to the 61st percentile with the district's highest math scores in 3rd and 4th grade. In contrast, Krause Elementary struggles significantly, falling below both district and state averages in every subject despite having the highest free/reduced lunch rate among district elementary schools. At the secondary level, Brenham High School is a consistent 3-star performer with a strong 93.5% graduation rate and very low dropout rate, though its English I and Biology scores trail state averages. The most dramatic challenge appears at Brenham J H, where 7th-grade math proficiency plummets to just 5.71%, a stark contrast to the 66.67% proficiency achieved by 8th graders taking Algebra I. Brenham Middle serves grades 5-6 with math scores near the state average. Trinity Charter School - Brenham Campus faces extreme challenges with a 0-star rating and 91.43% free/reduced lunch rate, spending the most per student ($15,935) with the smallest class sizes but achieving the lowest test scores.
Key takeaways for parents include a clear "middle school math cliff" at Brenham J.H., a spending paradox where higher-need schools like Krause Elementary receive fewer resources than higher-performing peers, and bright spots at Alton and Brenham Elementary proving success is achievable within the district's constraints. The district overall ranks in the 44th percentile statewide, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 59.9% across its six schools.
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