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Paredes Elementary School vs. Pena Elementary School

Should you attend Paredes Elementary School or Pena Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Paredes Elementary School
3700 Heritage Trl
Brownsville, TX 78521
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Pena Elementary School
4975 Salida De La Luna
Brownsville, TX 78526
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Paredes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Pena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 776 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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pena Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
776 students
471 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paredes Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pena Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paredes Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pena Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paredes Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pena Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paredes Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brownsville Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pena Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brownsville Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#848 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#1840 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Paredes Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pena Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 10% in TX)
55-59%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paredes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pena Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paredes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pena Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paredes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pena Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Paredes Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pena Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
159
96
Kindergarten Students
87
72
Grade 1 Students
111
60
Grade 2 Students
88
53
Grade 3 Students
95
68
Grade 4 Students
105
57
Grade 5 Students
131
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paredes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brownsville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
96%
100%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paredes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brownsville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pena Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brownsville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paredes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brownsville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pena Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brownsville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paredes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brownsville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pena Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brownsville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.08
0.00
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paredes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pena Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
80%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paredes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pena Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paredes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pena Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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