Summary:
In zip code 76801, there is one middle school, Brownwood Middle, serving grades 7 and 8 with 472 students in the Brownwood, Texas area.
Brownwood Middle is part of the Brownwood Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 62nd percentile among Texas districts. The school itself has maintained a consistent 3-star state rating over the past three years, though its percentile rank has gradually declined from the 65th to the 59th percentile, indicating that other schools across Texas are improving at a faster pace. A standout strength is the school's Algebra I program, where over 97% of 8th graders scored proficient in recent years—dramatically outperforming both the district and state averages of about 50%. This suggests a highly selective advanced math track for top students. However, overall math proficiency in 8th grade is only 55%, and Social Studies is a consistent weakness, with just 28% of 8th graders proficient compared to the state average of 32%.
Key metrics include a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1, which supports smaller class sizes, and a very low dropout rate of 0.2%—one-third of the district's rate. About 59% of students are economically disadvantaged, yet the school effectively retains students through these critical transition years. Spending is $9,900 per student, slightly below the national average. An interesting paradox is that 7th graders perform better in Reading (46% proficient) than Math (37%), while 8th graders show the opposite trend, with Reading (56%) slightly outperforming Math (55%). This inconsistency may point to differing instructional quality between grade levels. Overall, Brownwood Middle offers a stable, supportive environment with a standout advanced math program, but faces challenges in Social Studies and a need to accelerate improvement to keep pace with rising state standards.
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