Summary:
The 77833 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Brenham Independent School District (ISD). While the district is ranked 566 out of 961 in Texas and has a 2-star rating, a few schools stand out in the area.
Alton Elementary has the highest performance on STAAR tests among the elementary schools, with 50.54% of 3rd graders proficient or better in reading, compared to the district average of 40.55%. Brenham High School, the largest high school in the district with 1,560 students, has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92.8% and a low dropout rate of 0.8%. In contrast, Trinity Charter School - Brenham Campus, a small public charter high school with 36 students, has the lowest performance on STAAR tests, with 0% of 8th graders proficient in math and reading.
The data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest performing schools, as well as high poverty rates in several schools, with free/reduced lunch rates reaching over 90% at Brenham Early Childhood Learning Center and Trinity Charter School - Brenham Campus. Funding disparities are also evident, with spending per student ranging from $8,943 at Brenham Middle to $15,935 at Trinity Charter School - Brenham Campus.
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