BRAZOS RIVER CHARTER SCHOOL

BRAZOS RIVER CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter school that is part of the BRAZOS RIVER CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in NEMO, TX with about 236 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, BRAZOS RIVER CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BRAZOS RIVER CHARTER SCHOOL is a specialized educational institution located in the rural community of Nemo, Texas. As a charter school, it operates with a degree of independence from traditional school districts, allowing it to offer a unique academic environment tailored to the specific needs of its student population. The school serves students in the surrounding area, focusing on providing a personalized approach to learning that emphasizes academic progress and individual development within a smaller, more intimate campus setting.

The school is notable for its geographic location at the intersection of FM 200 and FM 199, which positions it to serve families throughout the Somervell County and Hood County regions. By maintaining a charter status, the school often implements alternative instructional methods or flexible scheduling designed to engage students who may not thrive in a traditional large-district high school environment. Overall, BRAZOS RIVER CHARTER SCHOOL functions as a vital educational resource for local families seeking a distinct, focused alternative to conventional public schooling.

For more information, contact BRAZOS RIVER CHARTER SCHOOL at (254) 898-9226 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

FM 200 AND FM 199
NEMO, TX 76070
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BRAZOS RIVER CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in NEMO, TX with about 236 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
236
Teachers:
16
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 236 students

White
62.7%
Hispanic/Latino
24.6%
Black or African American
10.2%
Two or more races
2.5%

Female
54.2%
Male
45.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.