Brady Independent School District

Brady Independent School District is a public school district based in Brady, Texas (USA). In addition to Brady, the district also serves the town of Melvin. Located in McCulloch County, a small portion of Brady ISD extends into eastern Concho County.

Brady Independent School District
Location
1003 West 11th Street
Brady, Texas[1]
ESC Region 15[2]

USA
Coordinates31°8′9″N 99°20′6″W
District information
TypeIndependent school district
GradesPre-K through 12
Established1885
SuperintendentDr. Hector Martinez[2]
Schools3 (2009-10)[1]
NCES District ID4811110[1]
Students and staff
Students1,261 (2010-11)[2]
Teachers118.30 (2009-10)[1] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis)
Student–teacher ratio10.75 (2009-10)[1]
Athletic conferenceUIL Class 3A Football Division I[3]
District mascotBulldogs[4]
Colors    Black, Vegas Gold[4]
Other information
TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011-12Recognized[5]
WebsiteBrady ISD

Finances

As of the 2010-2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $350,855,000.[2] The maintenance tax rate was $0.104 and the bond tax rate was $0.033 per $100 of appraised valuation.[2]

Academic achievement

In 2011, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[5] Thirty-five percent of districts in Texas in 2011 received the same rating.[6] No state accountability ratings will be given to districts in 2012.[7] A school district in Texas can receive one of four possible rankings from the Texas Education Agency: Exemplary (the highest possible ranking), Recognized, Academically Acceptable, and Academically Unacceptable (the lowest possible ranking).

Historical district TEA accountability ratings[5]

  • 2011: Recognized
  • 2010: Recognized
  • 2009: Academically Acceptable
  • 2008: Academically Acceptable
  • 2007: Academically Acceptable
  • 2006: Academically Acceptable
  • 2005: Academically Acceptable
  • 2004: Academically Acceptable

Schools

In the 2011-2012 school year, the district had students in four schools.[2]

Regular instructional
  • Brady High School (Grades 9-12)
  • Brady Middle (Grades 6-8)
  • Brady Elementary (Grades PK-5)
Alternative instructional
  • Alternative Education Program (Grades 6-12)

Athletics

Brady was awarded the 1959 Class AA state football championship via forfeit over Stamford (the actual score was 19-14 Stamford). This was the first and, as of 2008, one of only two instances where a Texas state football championship was awarded via forfeit.[8] The other instance was in 1988 when Converse Judson was awarded the Class AAAAA championship over Dallas Carter.

See also

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Brady ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  2. "Texas School Directory 2012" (PDF). Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  3. "UIL Alignments". University Interscholastic League. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  4. "Brady High School". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  5. "Texas Accountability System District Ratings for 2004 through 2011". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  6. "Texas Accountability System Summary of Ratings for 2004 through 2011(as of November 2, 2011) District Ratings by Rating Category (including Charter Operators)". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 7 August 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  7. "Accountability Rating System for Texas Public Schools and Districts". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 24 August 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  8. Dave Campbell's Texas Football, 2008 edition, page 362
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