Brady Independent School District
Encyclopedia
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.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
based in Brady
Brady, Texas
Brady is a city in McCulloch County, Texas, United States. Brady refers to itself as "The Heart of Texas", as it is the closest city to the geographical center of the state. The population was 5,523 at the 2000 census...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
).
In addition to Brady, the district also serves the town of Melvin
Melvin, Texas
Melvin is a town in McCulloch County, Texas, United States. The population was 155 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Melvin is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
. Located in McCulloch County
McCulloch County, Texas
McCulloch County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. The geographical center of Texas lies within the county. In 2000, its population was 8,205. Its county seat is Brady. McCulloch is named for Benjamin McCulloch, a famous Texas Ranger and Confederate...
, a small portion of Brady ISD extends into eastern Concho County.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
Schools
- Brady High (Grades 9-12)
- Brady was awarded the 1959 Class AA state football championship via forfeit over StamfordStamford Independent School DistrictStamford Independent School District is a public school district based in Stamford, Texas .Located in Jones County, a portion of the district extends into Haskell County.Stamford High School won state football championships in 1955, 1956, and 1958...
(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.
- Brady was awarded the 1959 Class AA state football championship via forfeit over Stamford
- Brady Middle (Grades 6-8)
- Brady Elementary (Grades 1-5)
- North Ward Primary (Grades PK-K)