Serving 612 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brooks-quinn-jones 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 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brooks-Quinn-Jones Elementary serves the western part of the Nacogdoches, TX school district, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 82.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary School's student population of 612 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
612 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Brooks-quinn-jones 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 Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#7422 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
56%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
26%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary School's ranking?
Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary School is ranked #7422 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary School often compared to?
Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fredonia Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary School?
612 students attend Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary School?
Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary School offer ?
Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary School part of?
Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary School is part of Nacogdoches Independent School District.
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