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Brady Middle

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Brady Middle ranks 988 th of 2359 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

988^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,359 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 58% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Brady Middle in Brady, TX, serves 206 students in grades 6-8 within the Brady Independent School District (Isd), a small, close-knit community where over half of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school is a study in contrasts, with standout strengths in math but notable challenges in reading. The most impressive finding is the exceptional 8th-grade math performance: 64% of 8th graders were proficient in math, far exceeding the state average of 47%. This is a consistent trend, with 8th-grade math scores beating the state for four years running. Even more remarkable, a small group of advanced students taking Algebra I achieved an 83% proficiency rate, dramatically higher than the state average. However, reading scores tell a different story. While 6th and 7th graders perform near state averages, 8th-grade reading lags significantly, with only 49% proficient compared to 58% statewide. The school also shows a fascinating pattern where math proficiency dips below state averages in 6th and 7th grades but then surges in 8th grade, suggesting a highly effective teacher or intervention program in that final year.

On the positive side, Brady Middle has maintained a perfect 0% dropout rate for five years, a testament to student engagement. The school also has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1 and above-average per-student spending, indicating strong resources. However, performance for specific student groups, such as those in special education or from low-income backgrounds, has been volatile from year to year. The school recently recovered from a significant dip in overall rankings, moving from a low point in 2023-2024 to a 3-star rating in 2025-2026. For parents, this means a school that excels in math and keeps kids on track, but needs to work on consistency in reading and support for all students.

206

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,568

Per pupil spending ?

54.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2309 Menard Hwy
Brady, TX 76825-5330

(325) 597-8110

District: Brady Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Brady Middle usually attend:

High:

Brady High School

Feeder schools for Brady Middle:

Elementary:

Brady Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.9%

White:

43.2%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 64th percentile in 2016 → 58th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Texas median (58th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Texas avg47%

988^th of 2,359

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 42%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 36% (2016) to top 42% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

364^th of 947Brady Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.1	988 of 2359	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.0	1140 of 2344	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.5	1558 of 2372	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.7	751 of 2330	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.0	963 of 2254	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.0	446 of 2252	80.2%	★★★★☆
2019	71.4	459 of 2193	79.1%	★★★★☆
2018	69.4	478 of 2080	77.0%	★★★★☆
2017	59.3	682 of 2027	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.3	707 of 1987	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	68.3	580 of 2043	71.6%	★★★★☆
2014	70.3	518 of 1987	73.9%	★★★★☆
2013	67.7	558 of 1973	71.7%	★★★★☆
2012	62.6	691 of 1951	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	48.8	1184 of 1895	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	52.5	997 of 1803	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	54.7	905 of 1763	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	54.3	863 of 1718	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	69.3	443 of 1684	73.7%	★★★★☆
2006	69.3	419 of 1585	73.6%	★★★★☆
2005	47.5	930 of 1582	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	40.4	1114 of 1573	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	45.8	1035 of 2182	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	76.2	216 of 2118	89.8%	★★★★☆
2019	66.1	404 of 2058	80.4%	★★★★☆
2018	66.6	366 of 2008	81.8%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	82.4	109 of 1445	92.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.3	835 of 2263	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.8	851 of 1825	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.6	1313 of 2242	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.2	990 of 2241	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.5	1171 of 2221	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	74.0	392 of 2151	81.8%	★★★★☆
2019	66.5	541 of 2047	73.6%	★★★★☆
2018	58.9	676 of 2008	66.3%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.1	696 of 1510	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.4	450 of 1230	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	76.0	213 of 1481	85.6%	★★★★☆
2022	83.0	21 of 1488	98.6%	★★★★★
2021	74.0	355 of 1501	76.3%	★★★★☆
2019	82.5	19 of 1446	98.7%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.1	1175 of 2161	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	39.9	1043 of 1731	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	26.2	1734 of 2119	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	54.7	815 of 2116	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.0	1040 of 2077	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.1	507 of 2043	75.2%	★★★★☆
2019	61.3	573 of 1935	70.4%	★★★★☆
2018	57.5	624 of 1895	67.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	46.1	1155 of 2275	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.6	1266 of 1820	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.6	1497 of 2235	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.0	790 of 2251	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.9	958 of 2220	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.7	316 of 2172	85.5%	★★★★☆
2019	73.7	303 of 2073	85.4%	★★★★☆
2018	72.8	317 of 2039	84.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.0	1070 of 2274	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.9	967 of 1818	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.0	1531 of 2246	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	67.0	589 of 2245	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	58.7	772 of 2228	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.1	481 of 2168	77.8%	★★★★☆
2019	74.0	384 of 2069	81.4%	★★★★☆
2018	75.2	350 of 2030	82.8%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	88.5	41 of 743	94.5%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	41.2	1059 of 1974	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.3	651 of 1568	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.3	395 of 1891	79.1%	★★★★☆
2023	77.1	185 of 1815	89.8%	★★★★☆
2022	50.5	641 of 1757	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.5	257 of 1712	85.0%	★★★★☆
2019	80.9	119 of 1626	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	61.7	316 of 1597	80.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.2	722 of 1743	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.3	778 of 1439	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.3	1362 of 1733	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	54.5	753 of 1749	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.6	977 of 1723	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	63.5	510 of 1700	70.0%	★★★★☆
2019	73.0	360 of 1684	78.6%	★★★★☆
2018	70.0	401 of 1673	76.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2021)94th percentile+14 vs school

English Language Learner (2019)92nd percentile+13 vs school

Female (2026)63rd percentile+5 vs school

White (2026)59th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)54th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2026)53rd percentile-5 vs school

At Risk (2022)53rd percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)49th percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2026)46th percentile-12 vs school

Hispanic (2026)46th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I83%+29 vs state

Reading54%~ state avg

Mathematics42%+3 vs state

Social Studies26%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Brady Middle	Public	6-8	2309 Menard Hwy	Brady	76825	McCulloch County	Brady Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 597-8110	206	19	10.6	54.9%	89 (43.2%)	3 (1.5%)	107 (51.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	52.1	988^th of 2359 public middle schools	58.1%		48	1140^th of 2344 public middle schools	51.4%	152	83.3	53.9	59.7	48.7	26.9	31.7	64.1	26.3	$10,568

Frequently Asked Questions about Brady Middle

What is the racial makeup of Brady Middle?

Students at Brady Middle are 52% Hispanic, 43% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Brady Middle attend?

Students who attend Brady Middle usually go on to attend Brady High School

What district is Brady Middle in?

Brady Independent School District (Isd)

Is Brady Middle a good school?

Brady Middle ranks 988^th of 2359 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Brady Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 206 students attended Brady Middle.

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

2021–22 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 10, 2026

2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

2024–25 STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 23, 2025

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