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Brazos Independent School District, formerly Wallis-Orchard Independent School District, is a public school district based in Wallis, Texas (USA). The district lies in two counties, Austin and Fort Bend. In addition to Wallis, the district also serves the city of Orchard.

History

In the 1970s Orchard ISD and Wallis ISD merged to form Wallis-Orchard ISD. In the late 1990s the District changed its name to Brazos ISD. The former Orchard ISD portion is in Fort Bend County and was formed from 4 Common Schools: Orchard, Randon, Krasna & Tavener.

Finances

As of the 2010-2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $326,473,000. The maintenance tax rate was $1.04 and the bond tax rate was $0.36 per $100 of appraised valuation.

Academic achievement

In 2011, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. Thirty-five percent of districts in Texas in 2011 received the same rating. No state accountability ratings will be given to districts in 2012. 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).

TEA District Report Card

• 2020: Not Rated due to COVID-19
• 2019: B rated with an overall score of 88/100

Schools

Regular instructional

• Brazos High School (Grades 9-12)
• Brazos Middle School (Grades 6-8)
• Brazos Elementary School (Grades EE-5)

Alternative instructional

• Prairie Harbor Alternative School (Grades 5-12). Closed September 2020. This school was located at and serviced a residential treatment facility that closed.

• Brazos High School on Highway 36 east of Wallis
• Brazos Middle School in Wallis
• Brazos Elementary School in Orchard

Special programs

Athletics

Brazos High School participates in Baseball, Cheer, Cross Country, Golf, Football, Power Lifting, Softball, Tennis, Track and Volleyball. In 2021-2022 the UIL has placed Brazos High School football in UIL Class 3A, Division 2, Region 4, District 14.

Band

The Mighty Brazos Cougar Band is available for all grades 6-12 to join.

See also

• List of school districts in Texas
• List of high schools in Texas

References

1. ^ Texas School Directory 2013-14 (PDF). Austin, Texas: Texas Education Agency. February 2014. p. 46. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 14, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
2. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Brazos ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
3. "UIL Alignments". University Interscholastic League. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
4. ^ "Brazos High School". CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
5. ^ "Texas Accountability System District Ratings for 2004 through 2011". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
6. Research done by the Texas State Library, recorded in the Fort Bend County Official Public Records under document number 2000062274 on July 27, 2000.
7. "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 August 7, 2012. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
8. "Accountability Rating System for Texas Public Schools and Districts". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on August 24, 2012. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
9. "TX Report Cards". Texas Education Agency. July 27, 2021. Archived from the original on July 25, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
10. "Texas Education Agency 2018-19 School Report Card". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on July 25, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
11. "Brazos Independent School District". www.brazosisd.net. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
12. Texas, UIL. "UIL Realignment" (PDF). Texas UIL. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 7, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2021.

External links

• Brazos ISD

• School districts in Austin County, Texas
• School districts in Fort Bend County, Texas
• 1970s establishments in Texas