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#1224 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 14% in state

Brule EL

Elementary School · Navasota ISD · Navasota, TX

A Navasota ISD elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 511, Navasota, TX 77868

  • Math 42% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.16 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$12,279
Chronic Absenteeism8.9%

Students at Brule EL score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.

Show all 9 years
2015
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Brule EL 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,557/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Navasota), 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

$61,949

Median home value

$200,400

Median rent

$934/mo

College educated

14.8%

Homeownership

67.8%

Poverty rate

15.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77868; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John C Webb ELEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–50.6 mi606Compare →
High Point ELEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–5Not available493Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Navasota ISD

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$12,279NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brule EL is listed in NAVASOTA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brule EL

Brule EL is a public elementary school in Navasota, TX, part of Navasota ISD, serving approximately 337 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,224 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brule EL

What grades does Brule EL serve?

Brule EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Brule EL?

Brule EL has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brule EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Brule EL is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brule EL rank in TX?

Brule EL ranks #1,224 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Brule EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Brule EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Brule EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brule EL has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Is Brule EL a charter school?

No, Brule EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brule EL a Title I school?

No, Brule EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brule EL?

86.1% of students at Brule 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 – 5th
Enrollment
337
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Grimes County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.9%
Area population (ZIP 77868)
18,863
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
38.6
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 77868; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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