Bruni Middle

Bruni Middle is a small public middle school in Bruni, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 66. It is part of the Webb Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 692 out of 961 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bruni Middle's student performance on STAAR tests is generally below the state average across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, only 12.5% of 6th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 54.21%. The school's performance has been inconsistent over the years, with some years showing better results than others. Interestingly, the school's Hispanic students have performed better than the overall student population, ranking in the top 30% of Texas middle schools in recent years. However, the performance of other subgroups, such as special education students and at-risk students, has been significantly lower.

Despite the academic challenges, Bruni Middle has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past three school years, which is a positive indicator. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.2 to 11 students per teacher in recent years, and relatively high spending per student at $23,973 in the 2020-2021 school year. These factors suggest that the school may have the potential to improve student outcomes with the right strategies and interventions. Comparing Bruni Middle to the nearby Hebbronville J.H. school, which generally outperforms Bruni Middle on STAAR tests, could provide valuable insights for Bruni Middle's improvement efforts.