Summary:
The two middle schools in zip code 78413, Grant Middle and Browne Middle, serve grades 6-8 within the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd) and present a clear contrast in performance and resources. Grant Middle is the standout school, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 58th percentile statewide, while Browne Middle holds a 2-star rating in the 41st percentile. Grant Middle also has a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students (62.95% free/reduced lunch) compared to Browne Middle (87.43%), and it outperforms its peer in average Reading and Math proficiency, as well as overall state ranking.
A key finding is the "Algebra I Paradox": both schools excel in this advanced 8th-grade course, with Grant Middle achieving 91.67% proficiency and Browne Middle achieving a perfect 100% proficiency in 2025-2026. This far exceeds the district and state averages, suggesting that the students selected for Algebra I are exceptionally well-prepared. However, this strength contrasts sharply with lower proficiency in standard 8th-grade Math and a universal weakness in 8th-grade Social Studies, where both schools score around 25-26% proficiency, well below the state average of 31.69%.
Another notable insight is the inverse relationship between spending and performance. Browne Middle spends significantly more per student ($10,926) than Grant Middle ($6,576), yet it has lower test scores and a higher dropout rate. Additionally, Browne Middle has a more favorable student-teacher ratio (14.7:1) compared to Grant Middle (18.8:1), but this does not translate into better academic outcomes. This suggests that factors like curriculum and student demographics play a larger role in success than class size alone.
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