Oliveira Middle School

444 Land O Lakes
Brownsville, TX 78521
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 802 students in grades 6-8, Oliveira Middle 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 802 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Oliveira Middle School's student population of 802 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
802 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Oliveira Middle 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 Oliveira Middle 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5156 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oliveira Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oliveira Middle 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.
50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oliveira Middle 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.
33%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oliveira Middle 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
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Oliveira Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
99%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Oliveira Middle 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%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Oliveira Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
1%
26%
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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.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Oliveira Middle 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
75%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oliveira Middle 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
19%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oliveira Middle 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 Oliveira Middle School's ranking?
Oliveira Middle School is ranked #5156 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Oliveira Middle School?
802 students attend Oliveira Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Oliveira Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliveira Middle School?
Oliveira Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oliveira Middle School offer ?
Oliveira Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oliveira Middle School part of?
Oliveira Middle School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 802 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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