Wow when you look at the STAAR proficiency it's even worse - YIKES

BHS - 28% proficient in reading, 45% science and 18% Math

CSHS - 86% 71% 80%

That's not even close and speaks volumes of the quality of the education.

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Wow when you look at the STAAR proficiency it's even worse - YIKES

BHS - 28% proficient in reading, 45% science and 18% Math

CSHS - 86% 71% 80%

That's not even close and speaks volumes of the quality of the education.

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Ummm not really, do you even understand your own statistical references?

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BHS - 75% minority enrollment and 65% economically disadvantaged. RHS 81% and 75%. CSHS 47% minority enrollment and 27% economically disadvantaged. A&M Consol - 48% and 35%

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CS has more involved PARENTS (in general)

I brought my family back after living in North Austin for 15 years. BCS is growing (has been growing) very fast since we left in 2002. We moved to the East side of Bryan right before COVID hit. It turned out perfect. Kids go to school in Mumford and we enjoy the 30 minute drive to pick them up and drop them off. Decompression time for both of us. Traffic in Bryan on HW 6 is nonexistent. It starts right at University and we don't have to deal with it. There is lots to do and a great standard of living. We lost no access to restaurants or favorite stores when moving here. The Domain was easily replaced by Century Square. Good luck with the decision.

I have a degree in statistics lol

And yea those test scores would be a statistically significantly different at an alpha of .05 or less

So yeah I understand them - maybe you don't? I can tutor you if you need inferential or descriptive statistical assistance.

I doubt the majority of the variance is due to parental engagement but it likely does account for a portion of the variance. We could perform a MVA.

Guess you took statistics at BHS rofl

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Wow when you look at the STAAR proficiency it's even worse - YIKES

BHS - 28% proficient in reading, 45% science and 18% Math

CSHS - 86% 71% 80%

That's not even close and speaks volumes of the quality of the education.

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Ummm not really, do you even understand your own statistical references?

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BHS - 75% minority enrollment and 65% economically disadvantaged. RHS 81% and 75%. CSHS 47% minority enrollment and 27% economically disadvantaged. A&M Consol - 48% and 35%

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CS has more involved PARENTS (in general)

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Probably more educated parents too.

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I brought my family back after living in North Austin for 15 years. BCS is growing (has been growing) very fast since we left in 2002. We moved to the East side of Bryan right before COVID hit. It turned out perfect. Kids go to school in Mumford and we enjoy the 30 minute drive to pick them up and drop them off. Decompression time for both of us. Traffic in Bryan on HW 6 is nonexistent. It starts right at University and we don't have to deal with it. There is lots to do and a great standard of living. We lost no access to restaurants or favorite stores when moving here. The Domain was easily replaced by Century Square. Good luck with the decision.

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Mumford is great. So is Iola. I hear good things about Franklin but they don't take transfers. New subdivisions going in out there though if someone wants to live out there.

Also hear good things about the charter school, Bryan Collegiate, Allen Academy and Brazos Christian. I don't think you have to pay for the first two and I don't think it matters what district you're in. All worth looking into to find the best fit for your student, imo.

Moved to Bryan from Austin. Lived in Austin from the fall of 99 to February of 2023. Before that, I lived in the RGV. Bryan/College Station feels like the RGV of the 1990's. Lots of growth, a ton of stuff to do, great Tex Mex(as a native of the border, I will say that the Tex mex here is way better than Austin!) There is HEB everywhere along with Kroger, Target and Wal Mart. I have mentioned that there are two specific stores that I miss but it's literally no big deal which are Whole Foods/Central Market and Trader Joe's. But I love being so close to Houston. It's literally faster for me to get to IAH from my house in Bryan than it was from me to get to ABIA from my home in Austin. At least traffic moves in Houston. I can't speak for kids since mine is a current student at A&M. But I can say that I don't miss living in the big city at all. I love it here. And the fact that I can see trouble whenever I want is a plus.

you are going to make enemies with a statement like this.

Both ISD's are phenomenal but Bryan offers academic academies that CS doesn't. Also Bryan High has an IB program as well Bryan Collegiate.

OP, I think you and your family will love living here regardless of school district.

Moved here in '95. Had graduated in 1977 and did one year in grad school 1991-92 prior to to '95 return.

OK Charpie, you can't drop a "great Tex-Mex" without naming names!!!

La Botana down the road from my hood makes carne guisada like my mom. I even asked them when they hired her to work there.

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you are going to make enemies with a statement like this.

Both ISD's are phenomenal but Bryan offers academic academies that CS doesn't. Also Bryan High has an IB program as well Bryan Collegiate.

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I don't have experience with the IB program, but AP classes at CSHS or AMCHS are much higher quality than the Blinn classes that Bryan Collegiate students take.

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you are going to make enemies with a statement like this.

Both ISD's are phenomenal but Bryan offers academic academies that CS doesn't. Also Bryan High has an IB program as well Bryan Collegiate.

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I don't have experience with the IB program, but AP classes at CSHS or AMCHS are much higher quality than the Blinn classes that Bryan Collegiate students take.

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Got news for you....in college NO ONE CARES. A&M most certainly doesn't

Cool. It's right down the road for us too.

Those rice and beans there are the BOMB! The machaco is spot on as well.

La Botana is great. So is BISD.

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Wow when you look at the STAAR proficiency it's even worse - YIKES

BHS - 28% proficient in reading, 45% science and 18% Math

CSHS - 86% 71% 80%

That's not even close and speaks volumes of the quality of the education.

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Ummm not really, do you even understand your own statistical references?

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BHS - 75% minority enrollment and 65% economically disadvantaged. RHS 81% and 75%. CSHS 47% minority enrollment and 27% economically disadvantaged. A&M Consol - 48% and 35%

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I wonder how many kids at CSHS have to work after school vs how many at BHS have to work after school to help their families make ends meet. I think it'd be more comparable to find a school with similar socioeconmics as BHS to compare those numbers to

If you don't mind me asking, what kind of domain/area do you work in?
There are not that many options for high paying jobs, but it depends on industry/career.

By the way, we have lived in CS since 2007, 3 kids elementary, middle school and highs school. Love it here, even in hot in the summer, it is not as bad as Dallas or other big cities where you have much more concrete around you. If you live a little outside of the city, you should expect 5 degrees cooler weather just from not being around concrete.

You live here now?!?! And we haven't had drinks yet!?!?!

You know how she is

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You live here now?!?! And we haven't had drinks yet!?!?!

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I was kind of thinking the same thing. I'm totally game.

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histag10 said:

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You live here now?!?! And we haven't had drinks yet!?!?!

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I was kind of thinking the same thing. I'm totally game.

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Ok let's plan a happy hour in a couple of weeks. I'm swamped this week and traveling next.

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histag10 said:

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You live here now?!?! And we haven't had drinks yet!?!?!

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I was kind of thinking the same thing. I'm totally game.

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Ok let's plan a happy hour in a couple of weeks. I'm swamped this week and traveling next.

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yes, let's...

Want me to plan it since we know you won't?

I have you and histag on the bookface but not JMac.

She does what I do? Say "we should get together!", let 6 months pass by, and then say it again. Rinse and repeat lol.

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Want me to plan it since we know you won't?

I have you and histag on the bookface but not JMac.

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Invite me too.

yes

BiochemAg97 said:

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trouble said:

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Want me to plan it since we know you won't?

I have you and histag on the bookface but not JMac.

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Invite me too.

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since when do I leave you out?

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BiochemAg97 said:

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trouble said:

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Want me to plan it since we know you won't?

I have you and histag on the bookface but not JMac.

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Invite me too.

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since when do I leave you out?

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I know, I've been accepting invites from you all day.

I was feeling particularly clever earlier

The themes look particularly fun this year!

You better include me too.

I'll throw in my (dissenting) opinion --

If you align yourself "left of center" on the political spectrum, you're gonna have a bad time. The area in and around Bryan/College Station is very un-apologetically conservative. A&M is trying to change that perspective with woke culture shifts but has met resistance. Take this in to consideration before moving.

There's also a dearth of professional development and socializing for young professionals. If you're looking to build a network outside of Aggie sports, religion, bar hopping, or politics, BCS may be troublesome for you.

As previously mentioned, the job market could be a challenge if you're not in tech, medicine, or working for A&M.

If you and your partner are looking for "things to do" that aren't family oriented, you're going to have to travel out of town. Yes, Houston/San Antonio/Austin are not that far, as many have said, but the driving is going to get old very quickly, especially if you do it more than just one or two weekends a month.

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Context: Moved to BCS to go to TAMU in fall '01, left in 2020 and couldn't be happier. I'm fairly conservative, so the town's political views didn't upset me. Was happy as a clam aside from the fact that there wasn't too big of a community for aspiring young professionals (outside of the bar / Aggie sports crowd). Not active in a church, so I didn't have that sense of community. Knew it was a great place to live if I was well established and had a family (which I didn't have when I left in 2020). Moved to Dallas right before the pandemic to pursue a job after being let go fall of 2018 (and to be closer to family when starting a family of our own).

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If you align yourself "left of center" on the political spectrum, you're gonna have a bad time. The area in and around Bryan/College Station is very un-apologetically conservative. A&M is trying to change that perspective with woke culture shifts but has met resistance. Take this in to consideration before moving.

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Meh..I call BS on all of this. As you can see, I have a lot of friends here. Each of us likely has different political views. Notice I said likely? Why? Because our friendships are built on more than politics. I mean, its something we just don't talk about because there are 5 million other things that we DO talk about.

I bought a dining room table from a lady who also relocated here from Austin and is having a grand ole time here in Bryan who is UBER LIBERAL. She's not bothered by the relatively conservative culture that B/CS has because that's not a priority for her.

I don't think it's fair to completely dismiss an area of the state because of the political landscape.

Sure. I'm down. THANKS MOM