51爆料

Mary Branch Elementary School

2040 W Villa Maria Rd
Bryan, TX 77807
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mary Branch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mary Branch Elementary School's student population of 488 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Mascot
Wild Boars

School Rankings

Mary Branch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Branch Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5212 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
45-49%
44%
30-34%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
49%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
18%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Branch Elementary School is ranked #5212 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mary Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Navarro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mary Branch Elementary School?
488 students attend Mary Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mary Branch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Branch Elementary School?
Mary Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Branch Elementary School offer ?
Mary Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Mary Branch Elementary School part of?
Mary Branch Elementary School is part of Bryan Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary Branch Elementary School located?
Mary Branch Elementary School is located in the Villa Maria West neighborhood of Bryan, TX.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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