Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Victoria Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Victoria Heights Elementary School?
311 students attend Victoria Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Victoria Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Victoria Heights Elementary School?
Victoria Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Victoria Heights Elementary School offer ?
Victoria Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Victoria Heights Elementary School part of?
Victoria Heights Elementary School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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