Summary:
In zip code 77318, there is one middle school, Robert P Brabham Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Willis, Texas, as part of the Willis Independent School District (Isd).
Robert P Brabham Middle has a total enrollment of 1,179 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1. The school has maintained a consistent 2-star state rating over the last three years, ranking in the 35th percentile statewide. A key strength is its exceptional performance in advanced courses: 93.75% of students were proficient in Algebra I and 100% were proficient in Biology, far exceeding state averages. However, the school struggles with grade-level core subjects, with math proficiency rates significantly below state averages—for example, only 22.54% of 7th graders met grade-level math standards. The school's dropout rate is low at 0.2%, and about half of the students (50.98%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, with spending per student at $7,947.
The most notable finding is a "two-tiered" achievement gap: while advanced course performance is outstanding, standard grade-level reading, math, and social studies scores consistently trail state averages. Math is a critical weakness, particularly in 7th grade. On a positive note, 8th-grade reading proficiency (55.71%) is close to the state average and shows stability. While the school often outperforms its district averages, the district itself ranks in the bottom third of Texas. This context is important for parents to understand the school's overall performance profile.
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