Longoria Elementary School (Closed 2020)

2400 E Van Buren St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longoria Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
339 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
55-59%
51%
(18-19)
60-64%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
96%
54%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
4%
24%

Showing 1995–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
96%
0.08

Showing 1996–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (98-99)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Longoria Elementary School?
339 students attend Longoria Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Longoria Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longoria Elementary School?
Longoria Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Longoria Elementary School offer ?
Longoria Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Longoria Elementary School part of?
Longoria Elementary School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.

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