The Brazosport Independent School District, established in 1944, encompasses 200 square miles in Brazoria County, 8 municipalities (Clute, Freeport, Jones Creek, Lake Jackson, Oyster Creek, Quintana, Richwood and Surfside Beach) and is comprised of 10 elementary, 2 middle, 3 intermediate and 2 high schools. Currently BISD serves over 12,400 students and has been projected to exceed 13,000 over the next seven years due to growth in the community. Accredited by the Texas Education Agency, the district provides a quality education for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Also provided are special education programs for pre-school age children and a career and technology education program on the secondary level.