Brookeland Independent School District (Isd)

The Brookeland Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural district in Texas serving 381 students across two schools: Brookeland Elementary (Pre-K through 5th grade) and Brookeland High School (6th through 12th grade). The district earns a strong 4-star rating and ranks in the 84th percentile among Texas districts, driven largely by its high school's exceptional performance.

Brookeland High School is the clear standout, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 72nd to 78th percentile among Texas high schools. It boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and excels in science and reading, with 8th-grade science scores (78.26%) and Biology EOC scores (88.24%) far exceeding state averages. In contrast, Brookeland Elementary is a solid 3-star school that shows a concerning "math cliff": while 3rd-grade math proficiency is strong at 60.71%, it plummets to 28.57% in 4th grade and remains low in 5th grade. However, the elementary school is improving, moving from the 54th to the 61st percentile in state rankings over the last three years.

Both schools benefit from very small class sizes, with student-teacher ratios of 11.3:1 at the elementary and 9.5:1 at the high school, and per-student spending is slightly above the state average. A significant portion of students (about 58%) are economically disadvantaged. The district presents a fascinating contrast: while math scores are consistently below state averages, science scores are dramatically above them, suggesting a strong focus on scientific instruction. The high school appears to be a "turnaround" success story, effectively preparing students for graduation despite the elementary math challenges, making it a top choice for families prioritizing reading and science achievement.