Serving 107 students in grades 9-12, Paul A Brown Alternative Center 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul A Brown Alternative Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Paul A Brown Alternative Center's student population of 107 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paul A Brown Alternative Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul A Brown Alternative Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8125 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
63%
13%
White
7%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul A Brown Alternative Center's ranking?
Paul A Brown Alternative Center is ranked #8125 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paul A Brown Alternative Center?
The graduation rate of Paul A Brown Alternative Center is 50-54%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Paul A Brown Alternative Center?
107 students attend Paul A Brown Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Paul A Brown Alternative Center students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul A Brown Alternative Center?
Paul A Brown Alternative Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paul A Brown Alternative Center offer ?
Paul A Brown Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Paul A Brown Alternative Center part of?
Paul A Brown Alternative Center is part of Beaumont Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Paul A Brown Alternative Center located?
Paul A Brown Alternative Center is located in the Oaks Historic District neighborhood of Beaumont, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Oaks Historic District.
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