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 56 public schools serving 38,448 students in Brownsville ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Brownsville ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
56 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
38,448 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
2,655 Teachers
369,136 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.
Overall District Rank
#952 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.64
# American Indian Students
6 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
70 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
37,874 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
53%
# Black Students
41 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
441 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
1%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
156,763 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
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,564
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,376
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,517
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,564
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,706
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,600
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,847
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,859
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,513
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,984
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,088
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,115
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
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.
Total Revenue
$568 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$522 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,775
$13,640
Spending / Student
$13,577
$14,384
Best Brownsville ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 W Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Brownsville Early College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
343 Ringgold Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-1476
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Veterans Memorial Early College High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4550 U S Military Hwy 281
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-5600
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,016 students
Rank: #44.
Paredes Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3700 Heritage Trl
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 574-5582
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 574-5582
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #55.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #66.
Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 Avenida Rancho Viejo
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 547-4230
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 547-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #77.
Yturria Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2955 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3200
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #88.
Hanna Early College High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2615 Price Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7600
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,336 students
Rank: #99.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2980 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-0447
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-0447
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #1010.
Stillman Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2977 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1000
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,115 students
Rank: #1111.
Manzano Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2580 W Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-9800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-9800
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Breeden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3955 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-4730
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-4730
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Stanford Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2730
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2730
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Pena Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4975 Salida De La Luna
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 547-7100
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 547-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #1515.
Pace Early College High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
314 W Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-7700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,939 students
Rank: #1616.
Garza Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Esperanza Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2660
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #1717.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Mcallen Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3250
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 830 students
Rank: #1818.
Oliveira Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 Land O Lakes
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8530
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8530
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #1919.
Lopez Early College High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3205 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-7400
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,896 students
Rank: #2020.
Vela Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4905 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7770
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7770
Grades: 6-8
| 639 students
Rank: #2121.
Porter Early College High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 International Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,844 students
Rank: #2222.
Brite Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Browne Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-3000
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #2323.
Rivera Early College High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6955 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-8700
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,306 students
Rank: #2424.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: #2525.
Garcia Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6300
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: #2626.
Pullam Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Madrid Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-3700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 793 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Burns Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1974 Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8490
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8490
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Garden Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
855 Military Hwy
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2630
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2630
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #2929.
Brownsville Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Cummings Pl
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8630
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8630
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: #3030.
Faulk Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Roosevelt St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8500
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,059 students
Rank: #3131.
Champion Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4750 Bowie Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6200
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Castaneda Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Lima St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Skinner Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 W St Charles St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2830
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Villa Nueva Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7455 Old Military Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-3957
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-3957
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #3535.
Besteiro Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6280 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 544-3900
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 544-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brownsville ISD School District?
Brownsville ISD School District manages 56 public schools serving 38,448 students.
What is the rank of Brownsville ISD School District?
Brownsville ISD School District is ranked #947 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brownsville ISD School District?
99% of Brownsville ISD School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brownsville ISD School District?
Brownsville ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Brownsville ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
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.
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