Brownsville Learning Academy High School
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(956) 548-8630
Brownsville Learning Academy High School serves 244 students in grades 9-12.
Brownsville Learning Academy High 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Brownsville Learning Academy High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Brownsville Learning Academy High School's student population of 244 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 244 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Brownsville Learning Academy High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Brownsville Learning Academy High 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #7893 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 53% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brownsville Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Brownsville Learning Academy High School is Lincoln Park School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Faulk Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Resaca Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brownsville Resaca Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 274 students10
0.3 miles
901 Filmore St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900 0.3 PK-5 274 - Brownsville Canales Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 38%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 547 students10
0.4 miles
1811 International Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8900 0.4 PK-5 547 - Brownsville Putegnat Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 458 students10
0.6 miles
730 E 8th St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8930 0.6 PK-5 458 - Brownsville Longoria Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 339 students10
0.7 miles
2400 E Van Buren St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700 0.7 PK-5 339 - Brownsville Victoria Heights Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 348 students10
0.7 miles
2801 E 13th St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960 0.7 PK-5 348
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