Brooks County Independent School District (Isd)

The Brooks County Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly Hispanic student population, with high levels of economic disadvantage as evidenced by the large percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the standout schools, Falfurrias Innovation Academy has the highest student-teacher ratio and the highest percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, while Lasater Elementary has the lowest student-teacher ratio. Academically, the schools in the district generally perform below the state average on STAAR tests, with some schools struggling significantly, such as Falfurrias Elementary where only 6% of 5th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Science, compared to the state average of 34%.

The district also faces challenges related to high poverty levels, with the percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch ranging from 86.86% to 97.62% across the schools. Additionally, the student population lacks racial diversity, with the vast majority of students being Hispanic and very few students from other racial/ethnic backgrounds. These factors, combined with the variation in per-student spending across the schools, suggest the need for targeted interventions and a comprehensive approach to address the educational and resource challenges faced by the Brooks County Independent School District (Isd).