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Bramlette Steam Academy is a public charter elementary school in Longview, Texas, serving 476 students in grades 1-5. The school stands out for its diverse student population, with a significantly higher percentage of African American (44.54%) and Hispanic (36.76%) students compared to nearby schools. While Bramlette's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the Longview Independent School District and state averages, particularly in mathematics, the school performs better than some of the nearby schools, especially in reading.
Bramlette Steam Academy has an exceptionally high percentage of students (around 89%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school spends significantly more per student ($11,338 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby schools, which tend to spend around $9,000-$10,000 per student. This suggests that the school may have access to additional resources and funding, which could be contributing to its relatively stronger performance compared to some of the nearby schools, such as J.L. Everhart Magnet Elementary and Clarence W. Bailey Elementary, which have similar student demographics and economic disadvantages.
Bramlette Steam Academy's academic performance has fluctuated over the years, with the school ranking higher in 2020-2021 (899 out of 4,578 Texas elementary schools) compared to more recent years (1,893 out of 4,647 in 2022-2023). This suggests that the school may have experienced some challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement. However, the school's performance is particularly strong for Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students, with these subgroups ranking higher than the overall school ranking in recent years, indicating that the school may be effectively supporting these student populations.
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