Summary:
The four elementary schools in zip code 76801 (Brownwood, TX) serve grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5th or 6th grade and are all part of the Brownwood Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 62nd percentile statewide.
East Elementary is the standout performer, ranking in the 90th percentile statewide with test scores far exceeding district and state averages—for example, 78% of 4th graders were proficient in Reading versus the state’s 53%. This is notable because East also has a high poverty rate (69% free/reduced lunch), showing that economic challenges do not prevent academic success. Woodland Heights Elementary is a consistent strong performer, ranking in the 69th percentile and reliably beating district and state averages in Reading. In contrast, Coggin Elementary and Northwest Elementary face significant challenges, ranking in the 39th and 37th percentiles respectively, with scores often below district and state averages. Northwest has the highest poverty rate (78.6%) and the lowest Science proficiency (10.9%), while Coggin has been declining from the 48th to 39th percentile over the past year.
Spending does not directly correlate with performance: Northwest spends the most per student ($11,502) but performs the worst, while East spends less ($10,743) and achieves the best results. A key anomaly is Coggin’s 5th-grade Math, where 58% of students are proficient—far above the district (48%) and state (47%)—suggesting an effective intervention at that grade level. Science is a universal weakness across all schools, with even East falling below the state average. For parents, East Elementary offers the strongest academics, Woodland Heights provides reliable above-average performance, while Coggin and Northwest may require additional support or enrichment outside of school.
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