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#7190 of 8,552 schools in TX

James Earl Rudder H S

High School · Bryan ISD · Bryan, TX

A Bryan ISD high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3251 AUSTINS COLONY PKWY, Bryan, TX 77808

  • Math 13% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-30.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.3 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-18.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation24.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$12,964
Chronic Absenteeism38.4%

Students at James Earl Rudder H S score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where James Earl Rudder H S 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$102,781

Median home value

$352,200

Median rent

$1,103/mo

College educated

37.6%

Homeownership

92.8%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77808; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
24.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·45 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Allen AcademyPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–122.0 mi275Compare →
St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–122.2 mi299Compare →
Travis B Bryan H SEnrollment path unverified5.59–122.4 mi2,475Compare →
Bryan Collegiate H SEnrollment path unverified7.79–122.5 mi459Compare →

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.

Bryan ISD

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#25 of 25
District spending per student
$12,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

James Earl Rudder H S is listed in BRYAN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About James Earl Rudder H S

James Earl Rudder H S is a public high school in Bryan, TX, part of Bryan ISD, serving approximately 1,693 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #7,190 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about James Earl Rudder H S

What grades does James Earl Rudder H S serve?

James Earl Rudder H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend James Earl Rudder H S?

James Earl Rudder H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,693 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James Earl Rudder H S?

The student-teacher ratio at James Earl Rudder H S is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does James Earl Rudder H S rank in TX?

James Earl Rudder H S ranks #7,190 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is James Earl Rudder H S's MySchoolScout rating?

James Earl Rudder H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 James Earl Rudder H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, James Earl Rudder H S has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is James Earl Rudder H S a charter school?

No, James Earl Rudder H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is James Earl Rudder H S a Title I school?

No, James Earl Rudder H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Earl Rudder H S?

79.3% of students at James Earl Rudder H S 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,693
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
130
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Brazos County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.4%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 77808)
14,334
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
41.8
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 77808; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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