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
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
6%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
25%
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: 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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