Aiken Elementary School

6290 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Aiken Elementary School serves 610 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Aiken Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Aiken Elementary School's student population of 610 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
610 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Aiken Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Aiken Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#6874 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Aiken Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Aiken Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Aiken Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aiken Elementary School's ranking?
Aiken Elementary School is ranked #6874 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Aiken Elementary School?
610 students attend Aiken Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Aiken Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aiken Elementary School?
Aiken Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aiken Elementary School offer ?
Aiken Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Aiken Elementary School part of?
Aiken Elementary School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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