Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Promesa College Prep Brownsville ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Promesa College Prep Brownsville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Promesa College Prep Brownsville's student population of 192 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Promesa College Prep Brownsville ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Promesa College Prep Brownsville is 0.02, 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
#1847 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Promesa College Prep Brownsville's ranking?
Promesa College Prep Brownsville is ranked #1847 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Promesa College Prep Brownsville?
192 students attend Promesa College Prep Brownsville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Promesa College Prep Brownsville students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Promesa College Prep Brownsville?
Promesa College Prep Brownsville has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Promesa College Prep Brownsville offer ?
Promesa College Prep Brownsville offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Promesa College Prep Brownsville part of?
Promesa College Prep Brownsville is part of Valere School District.
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