Summary:
The Brownfield Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The district serves a student population with a high percentage of economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the large proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools in the district, Brownfield High School stands out with a 99.2% four-year graduation rate and strong performance on STAAR end-of-course exams, despite being ranked 1,441 out of 1,987 Texas high schools. In contrast, the Brownfield Education Center, an alternative high school, has a low 0-star rating from SchoolDigger but maintains a similarly high graduation rate of 99.2%.
The district's overall academic performance on STAAR assessments is generally below the state averages, with proficiency rates often in the 20-30% range for reading and math. While Brownfield High School and Brownfield Education Center perform better on STAAR end-of-course exams, other schools in the district, such as Brownfield Middle and Colonial Heights Elementary, have particularly low proficiency rates compared to the state. By addressing the unique challenges faced by the economically disadvantaged student population and leveraging the strengths of the higher-performing schools, the district may be able to drive improvements in student learning and overall school performance.
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