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Bronte Independent School District (Isd)

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Bronte Independent School District (Isd) ranks 3368 th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

3368^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Alternative Schools

Better than 27% of Texas alternative schools

Summary

Bronte Independent School District (ISD) is a small, rural school district in Bronte, TX, serving approximately 232 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade on a single campus. The district stands out for its perfect record of student retention, achieving a 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate for five consecutive school years (2019-2020 through 2023-2024), an exceptional feat that highlights a highly supportive environment for seeing every student through to completion.

However, this success in high school contrasts with significant academic challenges in earlier grades. Bronte ISD shows a "barbell" performance pattern: while elementary and middle school proficiency in Reading and Math often falls well below state averages (e.g., 3rd-grade Reading at 15.38% vs. 51.08% statewide), high school End-of-Course exams are outstanding, with English II Reading at 100% and U.S. History at 92.31%. This suggests a powerful "catch-up" mechanism in the high school program that accelerates learning. Compared to nearby Blackwell School, which consistently outperforms Bronte in K-8 subjects, Bronte’s high school often matches or exceeds Blackwell’s results, making its high school a unique strength. The district also operates with relatively low spending per student ($12,945) compared to Robert Lee School ($14,339) and Blackwell ($21,973), making its graduation rate even more impressive.

Bronte ISD also benefits from small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1, similar to Blackwell’s 8.5:1 and better than Robert Lee’s 11.2:1. The percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch has dropped significantly from 54.46% to 34.91% in one year, indicating a positive economic shift. The district’s primary challenge is replicating its high school success in lower grades to create a more consistent PK-12 experience. For parents, Bronte ISD offers a tight-knit community where every student is supported to graduate, with a standout high school program that excels despite limited resources.

232

Students ?

8.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,308

Per pupil spending ?

34.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

210 S Jefferson St
Bronte, TX 76933-0670

(325) 473-2521

District: Bronte Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.2%

Hispanic:

19.0%

Two or more races:

0.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2023 → 82nd in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate within 4 years

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2023

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Reading scores 15 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg49%

Texas avg52%

Elementary school

3,368^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 27%▼ down 39 pts since 2017

From top 34% (2017) to bottom 27% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

782^nd of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to top 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

371^st of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 12% (2016) to top 18% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Texas High Schools →

★★★★★

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

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	31.0	3368 of 4627	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	50.2	2130 of 4651	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.5	1913 of 4710	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.7	2681 of 4647	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.8	1607 of 4581	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.9	1889 of 4578	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.2	1702 of 4479	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.5	1658 of 4359	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.4	1458 of 4329	66.3%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	21.8	3992 of 4461	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	31.6	3286 of 4295	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	40.1	2645 of 4240	37.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	32.1	3319 of 4575	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	60.2	1272 of 3744	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.8	1276 of 4658	72.6%	★★★★☆
2023	41.5	2699 of 4588	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	64.6	1337 of 4561	70.7%	★★★★☆
2021	69.1	1098 of 4499	75.6%	★★★★☆
2019	73.7	861 of 4348	80.2%	★★★★☆
2018	73.6	869 of 4306	79.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	43.5	2354 of 4329	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	22.5	3720 of 4188	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	40.0	2349 of 3705	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.8	2771 of 4594	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.8	3103 of 4521	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.7	2632 of 4477	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.4	1659 of 4451	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	27.7	3597 of 4309	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.0	3239 of 4264	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	27.9	3604 of 4582	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	41.1	2210 of 3739	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.5	2462 of 4647	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.5	2672 of 4585	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.1	1929 of 4563	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.5	2766 of 4498	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.6	2822 of 4357	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.4	2955 of 4319	31.6%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	26.6	3614 of 4301	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	29.4	2747 of 3549	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.5	2812 of 4292	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.2	3325 of 4086	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	22.2	2614 of 3006	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	34.6	1886 of 2612	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.6	2233 of 3108	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.1	2714 of 3106	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	38.8	2086 of 3082	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.9	2066 of 3082	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.4	1590 of 3142	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.6	1677 of 3127	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.1	782 of 2335	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.5	1001 of 2344	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.2	517 of 2372	78.2%	★★★★☆
2023	75.9	404 of 2330	82.7%	★★★★☆
2022	69.5	494 of 2254	78.1%	★★★★☆
2021	61.9	689 of 2252	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.8	779 of 2193	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.3	719 of 2080	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	67.1	513 of 2027	74.7%	★★★★☆
2016	60.8	801 of 1987	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	49.5	1107 of 2043	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	71.2	486 of 1987	75.5%	★★★★☆
2013	75.5	357 of 1973	81.9%	★★★★☆
2012	64.2	649 of 1951	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	45.7	1263 of 1895	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	52.7	987 of 1803	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	55.8	871 of 1763	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	46.5	1080 of 1718	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	69.2	447 of 1684	73.5%	★★★★☆
2006	58.8	699 of 1585	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	69.2	434 of 1582	72.6%	★★★★☆
2004	46.7	962 of 1573	38.8%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	42.9	1163 of 2182	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.2	1510 of 2058	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	44.4	1020 of 2008	49.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.5	687 of 2240	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.0	610 of 1825	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	85.6	192 of 2242	91.4%	★★★★★
2023	89.3	143 of 2241	93.6%	★★★★★
2022	75.7	391 of 2221	82.4%	★★★★☆
2021	70.5	475 of 2151	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	54.6	825 of 2047	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	39.7	1234 of 2008	38.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	97.6	17 of 2119	99.2%	★★★★★
2019	50.1	868 of 1935	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.2	996 of 1895	47.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	22.8	1587 of 1820	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	69.5	416 of 2235	81.4%	★★★★☆
2023	41.8	1313 of 2251	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	69.9	405 of 2220	81.8%	★★★★☆
2021	56.0	775 of 2172	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.1	827 of 2073	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.8	667 of 2039	67.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.0	776 of 2253	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.2	811 of 1818	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.5	572 of 2246	74.5%	★★★★☆
2023	58.1	814 of 2245	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.9	982 of 2228	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.7	1121 of 2168	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.1	685 of 2069	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.1	561 of 2030	72.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.0	533 of 1956	72.8%	★★★★☆
2024	95.4	22 of 1891	98.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.4	931 of 1731	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	33.9	1053 of 1439	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	52.5	784 of 1733	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.8	510 of 1749	70.8%	★★★★☆
2022	59.5	604 of 1723	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.9	993 of 1700	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.0	928 of 1684	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.4	1103 of 1673	34.1%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.8	371 of 2009	81.5%	★★★★☆
2025	83.0	161 of 1974	91.8%	★★★★★
2024	71.0	399 of 1990	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	85.5	118 of 1961	94.0%	★★★★★
2022	72.0	339 of 1876	81.9%	★★★★☆
2021	66.9	486 of 1861	73.9%	★★★★☆
2019	59.0	649 of 1857	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.0	291 of 1797	83.8%	★★★★☆
2017	63.8	468 of 1777	73.7%	★★★★☆
2016	76.1	210 of 1762	88.1%	★★★★☆
2015	74.5	257 of 1743	85.3%	★★★★☆
2014	69.3	396 of 1734	77.2%	★★★★☆
2013	54.1	762 of 1652	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.8	524 of 1603	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.5	459 of 1672	72.5%	★★★★☆
2010	73.5	254 of 1568	83.8%	★★★★☆
2009	73.0	295 of 1539	80.8%	★★★★☆
2008	74.9	262 of 1510	82.6%	★★★★☆
2007	81.9	106 of 1497	92.9%	★★★★★
2006	69.2	410 of 1430	71.3%	★★★★☆
2005	69.9	362 of 1429	74.7%	★★★★☆
2004	67.6	439 of 1427	69.2%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	67.2	315 of 1837	82.9%	★★★★☆
2019	53.4	625 of 1810	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.6	255 of 1784	85.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.3	301 of 1936	84.5%	★★★★☆
2025	67.3	343 of 1504	77.2%	★★★★☆
2024	69.1	383 of 1880	79.6%	★★★★☆
2023	90.5	35 of 1891	98.1%	★★★★★
2022	72.5	331 of 1841	82.0%	★★★★☆
2021	66.8	479 of 1815	73.6%	★★★★☆
2019	49.3	914 of 1798	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	68.5	412 of 1781	76.9%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	81.1	124 of 1453	91.5%	★★★★★
2021	66.1	411 of 1743	76.4%	★★★★☆
2019	60.3	510 of 1714	70.2%	★★★★☆
2018	29.8	1252 of 1691	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	12.5	1741 of 1937	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	61.3	464 of 1884	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	77.4	206 of 1897	89.1%	★★★★☆
2022	82.3	132 of 1847	92.9%	★★★★★
2021	66.8	389 of 1848	79.0%	★★★★☆
2019	46.7	902 of 1818	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.1	532 of 1794	70.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	76.6	186 of 1515	87.7%	★★★★☆
2024	63.6	496 of 1891	73.8%	★★★★☆
2023	71.1	384 of 1913	79.9%	★★★★☆
2022	65.3	456 of 1853	75.4%	★★★★☆
2021	66.9	467 of 1840	74.6%	★★★★☆
2019	70.2	356 of 1824	80.5%	★★★★☆
2018	73.1	313 of 1803	82.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	94.4	31 of 1299	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	68.7	274 of 1548	82.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.6	516 of 1584	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.9	495 of 1294	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.5	527 of 1556	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	81.0	131 of 1576	91.7%	★★★★★
2022	50.5	696 of 1525	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.4	798 of 1510	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.1	907 of 1526	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	78.5	186 of 1539	87.9%	★★★★☆

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)

Elementary school

Hispanic (2021)46th percentile-13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)37th percentile-18 vs school

Female (2026)27th percentile~ school

Male (2026)21st percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2026)16th percentile-11 vs school

White (2026)13th percentile-14 vs school

At Risk (2022)11th percentile-54 vs school

Middle school

Hispanic (2024)99th percentile+21 vs school

Special Education (2026)73rd percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)69th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)66th percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)47th percentile-31 vs school

White (2026)46th percentile-20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)13th percentile-44 vs school

High school

Special Education (2025)98th percentile+6 vs school

Hispanic (2025)91st percentile~ school

Male (2025)88th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2026)84th percentile+3 vs school

At Risk (2022)83rd percentile~ school

White (2026)67th percentile-14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)10th percentile-71 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

English II Reading100%+40 vs state

U.S. History92%+22 vs state

Biology83%+13 vs state

English I Reading67%+11 vs state

Algebra I46%-8 vs state

Mathematics40%-3 vs state

Reading40%-15 vs state

Social Studies31%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Bronte Independent School District (Isd)	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	210 S Jefferson St	Bronte	76933	Coke County	Bronte Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 473-2521	232	26	8.8	34.9%	186 (80.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)	46.2	83.3	66.7	100.0	92.3	15.4	22.2	25.0	60.0	63.2	46.2	30.8	27.8	41.7	66.7	20.0	45.5	30.8	$12,308
Robert Lee School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1323 Hamilton	Robert Lee	76945	Coke County	Robert Lee Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 453-4555	262	23	11.2	50.8%	128 (48.9%)	1 (0.4%)	126 (48.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)								(n/a)	59.1	75.0	69.6	29.4	44.4	71.4	40.0	55.6	15.4	37.5	42.1	64.3	26.7	44.4	23.1	17.7	15.8	15.8	$16,705
Blackwell School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	610 N Alamo	Blackwell	79506	Nolan County	Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 282-2311	186	22	8.5		153 (82.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (12.9%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)								(n/a)	50.0	66.7	83.3	90.9	86.7	63.6	70.6	81.8	88.2	66.7	80.0	90.9	35.3	63.6	64.7	70.8	70.0	33.3	$17,695

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Students at Bronte Independent School District (Isd) are 80% White, 19% Hispanic.

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In the 2024-25 school year, 232 students attended Bronte Independent School District (Isd).

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Bronte Independent School District (Isd) ranks 3368^th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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