Brownsville ISD School District

1900 Price Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521-2417
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Brownsville ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 35 public preschools serving 17,442 students in Brownsville ISD School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Brownsville ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
56 Schools
4,135 Schools
# Students
38,448 Students
2,095,457 Students
# Teachers
2,655 Teachers
144,704 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Brownsville ISD School District, which is ranked #947 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#952 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Brownsville ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brownsville ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brownsville ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
93%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Brownsville ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
6,356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
70 Students
91,025 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
37,874 Students
1,142,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
55%
# Black Students
41 Students
266,203 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
441 Students
521,510 Students
% White Students
1%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
3,213 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
64,886 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2,562
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
2,153
318,074
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,564
313,420
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,376
304,522
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,517
291,456
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,564
287,814
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,706
252,745
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,600
32,812
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,847
12,992
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,859
11,801
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,513
7,012
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,984
6,240
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,088
5,829
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,115
5,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
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District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,775 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,577 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$568 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Brownsville ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$522 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Brownsville ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,775
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Brownsville ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,577
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Brownsville ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Brownsville ISD School District Public Preschools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 W Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Paredes Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3700 Heritage Trl
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 574-5582
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #33.
Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2700 Avenida Rancho Viejo
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 547-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
Yturria Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2955 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #55.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2980 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-0447
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Breeden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3955 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-4730
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Stanford Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2730
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Pena Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4975 Salida De La Luna
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 547-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #99.
Garza Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Esperanza Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #1010.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 Mcallen Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 830 students
Rank: #1111.
Brite Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
450 S Browne Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1313.
Pullam Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Madrid Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 793 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Burns Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1974 Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8490
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Garden Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
855 Military Hwy
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2630
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1616.
Champion Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4750 Bowie Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Castaneda Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 Lima St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Skinner Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
411 W St Charles St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Villa Nueva Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7455 Old Military Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-3957
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #2020.
Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4350 Coffeeport Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6030
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
El Jardin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6911 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2540 W Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #2323.
Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6290 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 986-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #2424.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Lakeside Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8960
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #2525.
Del Castillo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Morningside Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #2626.
Sharp Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1439 Palm Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2930
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #2727.
Vermillion Road Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6895 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Canales Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1811 International Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Egly Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
445 Land O Lakes
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8850
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Southmost Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5245 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8870
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 Morningside Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Palm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7942 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2514 Shidler Dr
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #3434.
Cromack Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 E 30th St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8820
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #3535.
Putegnat Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
730 E 8th St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8930
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 56 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 38,448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 93% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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