Brandenburg Elementary School

2800 Hillcrest Dr
Irving, TX 75062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 885 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brandenburg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 885 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Brandenburg Elementary School's student population of 885 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
885 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Brandenburg Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brandenburg Elementary School is 0.38, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#6176 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
37%
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26%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
78%
53%
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Black
8%
13%
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White
10%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brandenburg Elementary School's ranking?
Brandenburg Elementary School is ranked #6176 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Brandenburg Elementary School often compared to?
Brandenburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elliott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Brandenburg Elementary School?
885 students attend Brandenburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Brandenburg Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brandenburg Elementary School?
Brandenburg Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brandenburg Elementary School offer ?
Brandenburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brandenburg Elementary School part of?
Brandenburg Elementary School is part of Irving ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 885 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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