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Brewer High School

Public | 9-12 | 1687 students

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3 stars

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Posted May 2, 2013

I went there, it was so great, I learned everything NEEDED teachers care so much and are very involved, I am very pleased.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 13, 2012

This school is great! No problems whatsoever, everyone is friendly, there's cliques here and there but what school doesn't have that? Great athletics, and scholar programs! Makes sure ever student is treated equally, and they all have a chance of success!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 19, 2012

Worst school that I have ever had the displeasure of going to for three years. THREE YEARS of constant bullying my other students AND other teachers! Disorganized, uncaring, and just plain terrible atmosphere! If it weren't for switching schools, I would not have been able to graduate.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 30, 2011

The Teachers and principals really care! They provide the kids with the materials that they need to make it in the real world.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

Great kids, great teachers!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 12, 2007

I graduated from Brewer in 2003 after 4 years of being involved in extra-curricular activities and strong academics. I am now a senior at Texas Tech and felt more than prepared for college. I went back to substitute teach in this district-where I, my mother and her father attended. I was somewhat appalled at the lack of motivation among the students. The school was in shambles (dirty, broken furniture/lockers, but there will be a new school in the Fall. I had extreme discipline issues with all grades that I subbed. I know the administration has changed and they have really cracked down on academics, but I feel that a more positive environment would motivate these students to prepare for college and careers. I had a great experience there and I wish that the current students could know that spirited strong community that made my four years of high school great.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted March 19, 2007

I came to the district about 8 years ago. I have seen administration change, school board trustees change, awesome pricipals asked to leave... The school WAS awesome. More kids had school spirit, and took pride in their school. Now, they have take so many fun things away from the kids, and focus just on academics {what is they say about jack being a dull boy?!}...students have too much time on their hands & it takes away school spirit. This is a school that can be great!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted November 27, 2006

See the CDC and Texas Schools website to view actual numbers about this school before you put your students here!
—Submitted by a former student


Posted February 19, 2005

I graduated from Brewer High School in 2003 and I am currently a student at the University of Texas at Austin. While there are a few flaws in some areas of the school, the teaching staff is not one of them. I feel that I was well prepared in high school to further continue my education postgraduation. There are many opportunities to get involved in extracurricular activities whether they be academic, social, or athletic groups. I have heard that there has been a recent change in administration, so I cannot speak for or against them. What I can say is that whatever you put into Brewer High School is what you will get out of it. Much like any other school, if you show up and work hard, the school will do everything in its power to help students succeed.
—Submitted by Amber, a former student


Posted May 21, 2004

I think that this school has a good education but it needs to have the teachers get more involved with the students. Also there is too much violence at this school.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted March 26, 2004

I am so unsatisfied with this school, I wanted to enroll my child in the special ED program, but all the program offered was poor babysitting. exemplary should be applied to all the education programs not just regular ed. Ensure you visit the school and interview the staff prior to enrollment.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

473 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

465 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

374 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

378 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

374 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
61%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

372 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

363 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

366 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

362 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
77%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

364 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students64%
Female69%
Male59%
Black or African American33%
Asian100%
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special education11%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talented98%

Reading

All Students88%
Female89%
Male86%
Black or African American71%
Asian88%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education42%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black or African American93%
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education48%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students67%
Female66%
Male68%
Black or African American59%
Asian78%
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education17%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students73%
Female66%
Male80%
Black or African American69%
Asian100%
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education13%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students92%
Female92%
Male93%
Black or African American93%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education50%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black or African American91%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education59%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Black or African American70%
Asian92%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education36%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Black or African American94%
Asian77%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education44%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Black or African American97%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education89%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 63% 34%
Hispanic 24% 48%
Black 10% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 36%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 1%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 22%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 28%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 26%N/A23%
21 or more years 22%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1025 W Loop 820 N
Fort Worth, TX 76108
Phone: (817) 367-1200

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