Serving 804 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kimmie M Brown 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 804 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kimmie M. Brown Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Dayton, TX, encompassing approximately 262 square miles. The zone typically requires a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 10.2 miles from the school to its edge and a maximum distance of 14.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kimmie M Brown Elementary School's student population of 804 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
804 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Rankings
Kimmie M Brown 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 Kimmie M Brown Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#6351 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
51%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
40%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-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 Kimmie M Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Kimmie M Brown Elementary School is ranked #6351 out of 8,096 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kimmie M Brown Elementary School?
804 students attend Kimmie M Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Kimmie M Brown Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kimmie M Brown Elementary School?
Kimmie M Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kimmie M Brown Elementary School offer ?
Kimmie M Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kimmie M Brown Elementary School part of?
Kimmie M Brown Elementary School is part of Dayton Independent School District.
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