Brazosport Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Brazosport Isd

Brazosport ISD covers towns across Brazoria County: Freeport, Clute, Lake Jackson, Brazoria, Angleton, and surrounding areas. The district enrolls a mid-sized student body across early childhood through high school, serving a substantially Hispanic population alongside white, Black, and Asian families. Housing in the district's service area is moderately priced, with values concentrated in the lower-to-middle range for the region and monthly rents well below district mortgage costs, making it accessible to families on modest incomes. The unemployment rate locally runs close to the national average, and the housing market has been stable in the past year.

The district faces a sharp academic challenge. Across tested grades and subjects, proficiency rates cluster below the midpoint, with particularly steep drops in the middle grades. In elementary, mathematics proficiency runs in the low-to-mid range, while seventh-grade math proficiency falls significantly lower. English language arts results are mixed: sixth graders show solid performance, but middle grades dip notably. Eighth-grade science reaches roughly middle-of-the-road proficiency. In social studies at grade eight, proficiency sits well below half. When compared with other districts in Brazoria County, Brazosport's overall proficiency index ranks in the bottom quartile. Chronic absenteeism also sits notably higher than the county median, pointing to attendance barriers that compound academic pressure. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand which interventions the district is deploying to address these gaps.

The district is navigating structural change that directly affects families. School closures announced for the end of the 2025-2026 school year will reshape attendance boundaries, most visibly with the closure of Stephen F. Austin Elementary in Jones Creek and Rasco Middle School in Lake Jackson. These shifts will affect commutes and peer groups, particularly for families in those communities. Additionally, a bond proposal aimed at facility repairs, technology upgrades, and safety improvements failed at the ballot in May 2025, leaving long-deferred infrastructure and equipment needs unfunded.

On a brighter note, the district launched a teacher apprenticeship and residency program in 2022 that allows aspiring educators to earn a bachelor's degree and certification tuition-free in exchange for a commitment to work in the district. This homegrown pipeline is designed to address chronic teacher vacancies and reduce class sizes, investments that could shape classroom quality over time.

The district has two high schools, Brazosport High and Brazoswood High, along with multiple elementary and intermediate schools, though that network is contracting. State testing data on graduation rates was not available, so a family considering the district may want to reach out directly about college and career readiness outcomes at the secondary level. The district's demographic makeup and accessible housing make it a realistic option for families seeking affordability, though the academic performance data and enrollment pressures suggest this is a district in transition rather than one with momentum.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

11,357

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 56%

Black 7%

White 31%

Asian 2%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

51%

Gr 4

53%

—

Gr 5

14%

—

Gr 6

40%

68%

Gr 7

33%

58%

Gr 8

42%

65%

Math

Gr 3

—

67%

Gr 4

27%

70%

Gr 5

25%

—

Gr 6

24%

58%

Gr 7

17%

38%

Gr 8

48%

67%

Science

Gr 5

12%

28%

Gr 8

33%

59%

Social studies

Gr 8

16%

38%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

45%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

22%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

41%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

47%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

25%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

55%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

47%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

22%

—

Schools in this District

21 schools are officially reported under this district.

ELISABET NEY PRE-KINDERGARTEN CAMPUS

LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING CENTER - DAEP

LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING CENTER - JJAEP

BRAZOS SUCCESS ACADEMY

RASCO MIDDLE

BRAZOS HARBOR

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

55%

Grade 3

51%

Grade 4

Grade 5

36%

Grade 6

23%

Grade 7

55%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

14%

Grade 3

29%

Grade 4

13%

Grade 5

49%

Grade 6

42%

Grade 7

51%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

43%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

24%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$215,596

Year-over-year change+0.8%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$200K to $275K

vs. state typical0.71x

vs. national typical0.59x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
77541	Freeport	$200K	+1.1%	64.4%
77422	Brazoria	$235K	+0.3%	14.5%
77566	Lake Jackson	$275K	+0.8%	9.8%
77531	Clute	$217K	+0.1%	6.4%
77515	Angleton	$240K	-0.3%	4.9%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,437/mo

Year-over-year change+5.0%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$933 to $1,528/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
77541	Freeport	$1,470	+5.6%	64.4%
77566	Lake Jackson	$1,503	+0.8%	9.8%
77531	Clute	$933	—	6.4%
77515	Angleton	$1,528	—	4.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,088/mo

Home price / national median income2.6x

Annual rent / national median income20.6%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$349/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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