Serving 126 students in grades 6-8, Brownsville Learning Academy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
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
100%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Brownsville Learning Academy Middle School?
126 students attend Brownsville Learning Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Brownsville Learning Academy Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brownsville Learning Academy Middle School?
Brownsville Learning Academy Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brownsville Learning Academy Middle School offer ?
Brownsville Learning Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brownsville Learning Academy Middle School part of?
Brownsville Learning Academy Middle School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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