Brazos Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Brazos Isd

Brazos ISD serves prekindergarten through grade twelve across Austin County, Texas, with a small student enrollment spread among three schools: an elementary campus, a middle school, and a high school. The district's community centers on several small towns, primarily in the Rosenberg and East Bernard areas, where housing values sit near the county median and rental costs have remained relatively modest. Recent bond approvals signal the district's commitment to its physical plant, with voters backing facility renovations and athletic upgrades at all three campuses, work expected to begin in 2026 and finish by mid-2027.

Academic performance in Brazos ISD shows mixed but distinct patterns across grade levels and subjects. In elementary grades, proficiency lags notably in both math and reading. Third-grade math proficiency runs quite low, while fifth-grade science proficiency is particularly weak. Reading (ELA) performs somewhat better in the elementary span, with fourth-grade reading showing solid attainment and fifth-grade reading holding above the midpoint. The picture shifts considerably in middle grades. Sixth and seventh grade reading proficiency move into the majority range across both subjects, and seventh-grade reading reaches a strong level of attainment. Most striking is eighth-grade math, where proficiency jumps sharply, indicating that students who have struggled through the earlier grades may be consolidating skills as they approach high school. Eighth-grade science and social studies also show solid proficiency, suggesting the district's upper middle school courses are connecting with students more effectively than earlier instruction.

The district's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Austin County's districts, a position worth noting given the grade-level volatility. This stronger ranking reflects strong eighth-grade performance and middle-school reading gains; it also reflects how the comparison is calculated. Parents considering Brazos ISD should understand that the strength is real in certain grades and subjects, but the early elementary weakness in mathematics and fifth-grade science represent genuine soft spots. A parent whose child is entering third or fifth grade may want to look into how the district supports students in those specific grade-subject combinations.

Chronic absenteeism runs slightly above the county median, a modest concern but not severe. The district's per-pupil spending sits in the upper range for the county, reflecting either higher staffing levels or greater resource allocation, or both. Enrollment is stable across grade bands from early childhood through high school, with no signs of sharp decline or growth. The ethnic composition leans heavily Hispanic, followed by a substantial white enrollment and a smaller Black enrollment, with very few Asian or multiracial students represented.

Graduation rate data was not available in the record, which is typical when a state reports it separately from standard proficiency measures or when the most recent cohort data has not yet been published. The district's website and recent board materials would be the place to find current graduation outcomes if that metric is important to your decision.

The bond approval signals stability and confidence in the district's future. The renovations are concrete and district-wide, suggesting leadership's commitment to providing updated facilities across all grade levels. For families weighing a move into the area, this upcoming improvement cycle may be relevant to long-term planning, though the temporary disruption of construction should also be factored in.

See more original research from School Decision →

District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

859

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 54%

Black 6%

White 37%

Asian 0%

Two+ 3%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

41%

43%

Gr 4

59%

81%

Gr 5

48%

59%

Gr 6

36%

76%

Gr 7

51%

76%

Gr 8

56%

82%

Math

Gr 3

26%

30%

Gr 4

57%

69%

Gr 5

19%

41%

Gr 6

18%

52%

Gr 7

33%

50%

Gr 8

70%

91%

Science

Gr 5

16%

33%

Gr 8

56%

79%

Social studies

Gr 8

44%

76%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

51%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

19%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

47%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

53%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

58%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

15%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

15%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

53%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

BRAZOS H S

BRAZOS MIDDLE

BRAZOS EL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

27%

Grade 3

60%

Grade 4

29%

Grade 5

31%

Grade 6

40%

Grade 7

79%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

42%

Grade 3

66%

Grade 4

53%

Grade 5

52%

Grade 6

64%

Grade 7

69%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

24%

Grade 5

68%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

60%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$318,632

Year-over-year change+0.1%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$281K to $376K

vs. state typical1.05x

vs. national typical0.87x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
77485		$331K	+0.1%	51.3%
77471	Rosenberg	$283K	-2.1%	20.0%
77464	Orchard	$316K	+2.8%	12.2%
77435	East Bernard	$343K	+1.3%	10.3%
77417	Beasley	$281K	-0.5%	5.2%
77474	Sealy	$376K	-2.0%	1.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,700/mo

Year-over-year change+2.3%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
77471	Rosenberg	$1,700	+2.3%	20.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,608/mo

Home price / national median income3.8x

Annual rent / national median income24.4%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$93/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)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.