Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brook Avenue 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brook Avenue Elementary serves the northern part of Waco, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families in this attendance zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brook Avenue Elementary School's student population of 356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
356 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
The Bronco Way – Driven by Accountability, Defined by Integrity
School Rankings
Brook Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brook Avenue Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7959 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brook Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Brook Avenue Elementary School is ranked #7959 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Brook Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Brook Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Brook Avenue Elementary School?
356 students attend Brook Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Brook Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brook Avenue Elementary School?
Brook Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brook Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Brook Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brook Avenue Elementary School part of?
Brook Avenue Elementary School is part of Waco Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Brook Avenue Elementary School located?
Brook Avenue Elementary School is located in the Brook Oaks neighborhood of Waco, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Brook Oaks.
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