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Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Southwest

Charter | 6-12 | 148 students

 

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Posted June 22, 2010

I have never seen a group of loving and caring people. My daughter hated to go to school. A friend told me to send my daugter to Brazos becuase they really care about the students. I was suprise to hear my daughter tell me that the Principal came to the house to pick her up becuase she was skipping school. The Principal and staff stayed on my daughter and now she is about to graduate. I have taken all of my kids out of public school to attend Brazos. I couldn't ask for more
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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 83% in 2011.

9 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

9 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
n/a
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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
82%
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

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
19%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

18 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
90%
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

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
17%

2008

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
71%
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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
7%

2008

 
 
0%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
0%

2008

 
 
62%
Social Studies

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

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
46%
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.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
95%
Social Studies

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

17 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
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 Students100%
Femalen/a
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Femalen/a
Male50%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talentedn/a
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

Math

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female100%
Male86%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students80%
Female78%
Male83%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talentedn/a
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

Math

All Students79%
Female73%
Male88%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female82%
Male88%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students42%
Female36%
Male50%
Black or African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education50%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English38%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant42%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female91%
Male100%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talentedn/a
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

Math

All Students68%
Female69%
Male68%
Black or African American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students49%
Female44%
Male50%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education51%
Limited English proficient (LEP)45%
Proficient in English50%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant49%
Gifted/talentedn/a
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 Students49%
Female62%
Male29%
Black or African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Native17%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education20%
Not special education53%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English46%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant49%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students68%
Female76%
Male54%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Native50%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students71%
Female80%
Male57%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Native33%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education20%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students84%
Female88%
Male79%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Native83%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education20%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a
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 Students80%
Female88%
Male71%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students94%
Female88%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Native83%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a
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 "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "AEA: 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
Hispanic 54% 50%
Black 39% 13%
Asian 3% 3%
White 3% 31%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 4%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 79%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 7%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 28%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 25%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 28%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 19%N/A23%
21 or more years 0%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Tiffany Rock
Fax number
  • (713) 270-4510

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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Houston, TX 77074
Phone: (713) 270-4500

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