Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, El Jardin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: El Jardin El serves the eastern part of Brownsville, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Jardin Elementary School's student population of 389 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
389 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
El Jardin Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Jardin Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#3708 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Hispanic
99%
54%
White
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Jardin Elementary School's ranking?
El Jardin Elementary School is ranked #3708 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend El Jardin Elementary School?
389 students attend El Jardin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of El Jardin Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Jardin Elementary School?
El Jardin Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Jardin Elementary School offer ?
El Jardin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is El Jardin Elementary School part of?
El Jardin Elementary School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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