Very Good
#2645 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 31% in state
Brenham J H
Middle School · Brenham ISD · Brenham, TX
A Brenham ISD middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 CARLEE DR, Brenham, TX 77834
- Math 46% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brenham J H score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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
58.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brenham J H 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,579/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–11 | 0.9 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Brenham ISD
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,623NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brenham J H is listed in BRENHAM ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brenham J H
Brenham J H is a public middle school in Brenham, TX, part of Brenham ISD, serving approximately 744 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,645 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brenham J H
What grades does Brenham J H serve?
Brenham J H serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Brenham J H?
Brenham J H has an enrollment of approximately 744 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brenham J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Brenham J H 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 Brenham J H rank in TX?
Brenham J H ranks #2,645 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Brenham J H's MySchoolScout rating?
Brenham J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Brenham J H?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brenham J H has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Brenham J H a charter school?
No, Brenham J H is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brenham J H a Title I school?
No, Brenham J H is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brenham J H?
58.3% of students at Brenham J H 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 744
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (979) 277-3830
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.
- 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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