Summary:
Brazos River Charter School is the sole public charter high school serving grades 8-12 in Nemo, Texas, with a total enrollment of 66 students. While the school's four-year graduation rate of 83.0% is slightly below the state average, it has a higher-than-average dropout rate of 7.5%. Academically, Brazos River Charter School's STAAR EOC test scores are generally lower than the state averages across various subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 8.33% in Algebra I to 59.38% in U.S. History, compared to the state averages of 47.01% and 67.94%, respectively.
The school serves a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 43.94% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the school's lower academic performance, it spends a relatively high amount per student, $13,576, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Brazos River Charter School has a significantly lower student-teacher ratio of 6.3 to 1, compared to the state average.
Over time, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 1028 out of 1987 Texas high schools in 2023-2024 to 1510 out of 1974 in 2024-2025, indicating a concerning trend in its performance. The school's test scores also show significant variability, with some subjects performing better than others, suggesting opportunities for targeted interventions and resource allocation to improve student outcomes.
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