For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,285 students in Brooks County Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Brooks County Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,285 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Brooks County Independent School District, which is ranked #1064 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1055 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,249 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
97%
53%
# Black Students
2 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
30 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
3%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
# Students in PK Grade:
104
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
64
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
98
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
93
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
88
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
116
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
113
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
79
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
The revenue/student of $21,567 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,069 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,567
$13,417
Spending / Student
$18,069
$14,148
Best Brooks County Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Falfurrias High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Jersey Dr
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Falfurrias J High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 S Center St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Falfurrias Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Allen St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Grades: 3-5
| 263 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 E Allen St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Grades: 1-2
| 179 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 W Bennett St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Grades: PK-K
| 168 students
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How many schools belong to Brooks County Independent School District?
Brooks County Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,285 students.
What is the rank of Brooks County Independent School District?
Brooks County Independent School District is ranked #1064 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Brooks County Independent School District?
97% of Brooks County Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brooks County Independent School District?
Brooks County Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Brooks County Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,069 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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