Excellent
#743 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 9% in state
Bess Brannen EL
Elementary School · Brazosport ISD · Freeport, TX
A Brazosport ISD elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O DRAWER Z, Freeport, TX 77541
- Math 65% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bess Brannen EL score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bess Brannen EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,932/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Freeport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,513
Median home value
$162,800
Median rent
$1,102/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77541; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazosport Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Gladys Polk ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–4 | 2.2 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| A P Beutel ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–4 | 2.3 mi | 604 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brazosport ISD
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #2 of 17
- District spending per student
- $13,088NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bess Brannen EL is listed in BRAZOSPORT ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bess Brannen EL
Bess Brannen EL is a public elementary school in Freeport, TX, part of Brazosport ISD, serving approximately 729 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #743 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bess Brannen EL
What grades does Bess Brannen EL serve?
Bess Brannen EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Bess Brannen EL?
Bess Brannen EL has an enrollment of approximately 729 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bess Brannen EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Bess Brannen EL is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bess Brannen EL rank in TX?
Bess Brannen EL ranks #743 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Bess Brannen EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Bess Brannen EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bess Brannen EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bess Brannen EL has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bess Brannen EL a charter school?
No, Bess Brannen EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bess Brannen EL a Title I school?
No, Bess Brannen EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bess Brannen EL?
43.1% of students at Bess Brannen EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 729
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Brazoria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (979) 730-7170
- Area population (ZIP 77541)
- 16,574
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77541; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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