Del Castillo Elementary School

105 Morningside Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Del Castillo 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Del Castillo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Del Castillo Elementary School's student population of 228 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
228 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Del Castillo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Del Castillo Elementary School is 0.11, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6469 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Del Castillo Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Del Castillo 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 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Del Castillo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Del Castillo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Del Castillo Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
94%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Del Castillo Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
White
6%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Del Castillo Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.11
This chart displays the diversity score of Del Castillo Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Del Castillo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Del Castillo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Del Castillo Elementary School's ranking?
Del Castillo Elementary School is ranked #6469 out of 8,188 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Del Castillo Elementary School?
228 students attend Del Castillo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Del Castillo Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Del Castillo Elementary School?
Del Castillo Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Del Castillo Elementary School offer ?
Del Castillo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Del Castillo Elementary School part of?
Del Castillo Elementary School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Del Castillo Elementary School located?
Del Castillo Elementary School is located in the Southmost neighborhood of Brownsville, TX. There are 11 other public schools located in Southmost.

School Reviews

5   9/3/2020
This school is so good you need to go. I go and the teachers are so nice.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - kimberly

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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