3395 Harrison Ave
Beaumont, TX 77706
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Paul A Brown Alternative Center serves 116 students in grades 9-12.
Paul A Brown Alternative Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 55-59% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paul A Brown Alternative Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Paul A Brown Alternative Center's student population of 116 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
116 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Paul A Brown Alternative Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Paul A Brown Alternative Center is 0.47, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#7398 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
16%
53%
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Black
71%
13%
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White
9%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.47
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Graduation Rate
(18-19)
55-59%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paul A Brown Alternative Center's ranking?

Paul A Brown Alternative Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

What is the graduation rate of Paul A Brown Alternative Center?

The graduation rate of Paul A Brown Alternative Center is 55-59%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.

How many students attend Paul A Brown Alternative Center?

116 students attend Paul A Brown Alternative Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

71% of Paul A Brown Alternative Center students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul A Brown Alternative Center?

Paul A Brown Alternative Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Paul A Brown Alternative Center offer ?

Paul A Brown Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Paul A Brown Alternative Center part of?

Paul A Brown Alternative Center is part of Beaumont Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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