Serving 798 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paredes Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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: 798 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Paredes Elementary serves the northern part of the Brownsville, TX school district, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most students live within a 1-mile distance from the school, with the furthest edges reaching about 1.6 miles, and typical drive times averaging between 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paredes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Paredes Elementary School's student population of 798 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
798 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paredes Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paredes Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#848 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
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 Paredes Elementary School's ranking?
Paredes Elementary School is ranked #848 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Paredes Elementary School often compared to?
Paredes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ortiz Elementary School, Pena Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Paredes Elementary School?
798 students attend Paredes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Paredes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paredes Elementary School?
Paredes Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paredes Elementary School offer ?
Paredes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Paredes Elementary School part of?
Paredes Elementary School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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