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Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col
Elementary School · Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity · Bryan, TX
A charter elementary school in Bryan, TX where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
410 BETHEL LN, Bryan, TX 77802
- Math 37% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,835/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bryan), 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
$68,132
Median home value
$237,600
Median rent
$1,272/mo
College educated
41.6%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Henderson ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Fannin ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Harmony Science Academy - BryanCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 383 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,903NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col is listed in BRAZOS SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY & CREATIVITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col is a public elementary school in Bryan, TX, part of Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity, serving approximately 134 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,059 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col
What grades does Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col serve?
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col?
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col?
The student-teacher ratio at Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col rank in TX?
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col ranks #6,059 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col's MySchoolScout rating?
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col a charter school?
Yes, Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col a Title I school?
No, Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col?
98.5% of students at Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Brazos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (979) 774-5032
- Area population (ZIP 77802)
- 25,303
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 77802; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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