The top reported proficiency rate is 17% in English language arts. The lowest is 14% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Brazos River Charter School
Brazos River Charter School is a small charter district serving grades eight through twelve in Somervell County, Texas. The enrollment is about sixty-six students, distributed across the high school years with the largest concentration in grade eleven. The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller share of Hispanic students. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and English learner status were not available.
State testing data for the district show mixed results across subjects. In eighth grade math, the district's proficiency rate was low. Eighth grade English language arts and science proficiency rates were similarly modest. The district administered tests in mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies in 2022-23, though test counts were small, reflecting the overall enrollment size. More recent performance data from 2024-25 indicate that across all tested subjects, a majority of students reached the "approaches" level, meaning they demonstrated some competency but have not yet met grade-level standards. In English language arts, a substantial share achieved "meets" level. In math, the "meets" proficiency was much lower, and no students achieved the highest level in mathematics. Science was a relative strength, with most students reaching at least the "approaches" level and a meaningful share at "meets."
A graduation rate for the district was not reported, which is typical for very small charter entities where privacy rules may suppress individual outcome data. Information on academic programs, course offerings, staffing, and district strategic priorities was not available. The district operates as the only district entity in Somervell County, so comparative positioning among other county districts is not applicable.
Because Brazos River Charter School serves a small, contained student population and sits outside the typical district structure and reporting conventions, a prospective family may want to contact the school directly to learn about its curriculum, graduation outcomes, support services, and the specific reasons families choose this educational pathway for their children.
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