Brady_Independent_School_District
Brady Independent School District
School district in Texas
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 | |
| USA | |
| Coordinates | 31°8′9″N 99°20′6″W |
| District information | |
| Type | Independent school district |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Established | 1885 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Hector Martinez[2] |
| Schools | 3 (2009-10)[1] |
| NCES District ID | 4811110[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 1,261 (2010-11)[2] |
| Teachers | 118.30 (2009-10)[1] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis) |
| Student–teacher ratio | 10.75 (2009-10)[1] |
| Athletic conference | UIL Class 3A Football Division I[3] |
| District mascot | Bulldogs[4] |
| Colors | Black, Vegas Gold[4] |
| Other information | |
| TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011-12 | Recognized[5] |
| Website | Brady ISD |
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]
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
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.
- "Texas School Directory 2012" (PDF). Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- "UIL Alignments". University Interscholastic League. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- "Brady High School". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- "Texas Accountability System District Ratings for 2004 through 2011". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- "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.
- "Accountability Rating System for Texas Public Schools and Districts". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 24 August 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- Dave Campbell's Texas Football, 2008 edition, page 362