Serving 530 students in grades 5-6, Brownwood Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 67% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)67%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
47%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Brownwood Intermediate School?
530 students attend Brownwood Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Brownwood Intermediate School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brownwood Intermediate School?
Brownwood Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brownwood Intermediate School offer ?
Brownwood Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Brownwood Intermediate School part of?
Brownwood Intermediate School is part of Brownwood Independent School District.
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