Summary:
The Brownwood Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single middle school, Brownwood Middle, which serves 472 students in grades 7 and 8. This school stands out as a math powerhouse compared to the rest of Texas, particularly in advanced coursework. In both the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, students in Algebra I achieved a remarkable 97%+ proficiency rate, nearly double the state average. The school also consistently outperforms the state in 7th Grade Math, with proficiency rates of 55.6% and 37.35% in those same years, compared to state averages of 31.12% and 29.41%.
However, the school’s performance is not uniform across all subjects. While math is a clear strength, 8th Grade Social Studies is a consistent area of weakness, with proficiency rates below the state average (23.14% vs. 29.64% in 2024-2025, and 28.07% vs. 31.69% in 2025-2026). Reading scores are mixed, with 7th grade slightly below the state and 8th grade fluctuating around the state average. The school also shows some year-over-year volatility, such as a significant drop in 7th Grade Math proficiency from 55.6% to 37.35% between the two school years, which may reflect changes in the student cohort or curriculum.
With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1 and spending of $9,900 per student, the school invests significant resources. Its low dropout rate of 0.2% (below the district average of 0.6%) suggests strong student engagement. The school has earned a consistent 3-star rating, ranking in the 59th to 65th percentile among Texas middle schools over the last three years. For parents, this means a school that excels in math but may need to focus more on social studies and reading to ensure a balanced education for all students.
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