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Brownsville Independent School District

1900 Price Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521-2417
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (956) 548-8000
www.bisd.us

Top Rankings

Brownsville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 47 public elementary schools serving 25,424 students in Brownsville Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Brownsville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
56 Schools
6,881 Schools
# Students
37,898 Students
3,731,556 Students
# Teachers
2,575 Teachers
252,905 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Brownsville Independent School District, which is ranked #592 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (TX)
#591 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Brownsville Independent School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brownsville Independent School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brownsville Independent School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brownsville Independent School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Brownsville Independent School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.64
# American Indian Students
6 Students
12,073 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
77 Students
193,447 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
37,267 Students
1,982,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
53%
# Black Students
42 Students
471,415 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
486 Students
946,823 Students
% White Students
1%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
5,857 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
119,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2,947
217,463
# Students in K Grade:
2,155
351,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,501
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,497
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,342
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,480
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,568
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,592
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,465
338,854
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,883
349,707
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,664
30,753
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,975
25,766
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,983
21,243
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,846
19,115
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,990 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,774 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$568 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Brownsville Independent School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$522 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Brownsville Independent School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,990
$13,417
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Brownsville Independent School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,774
$14,148
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Brownsville Independent School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Brownsville Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2500 W Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
Pullam Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3200 Madrid Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 841 students
Rank: #33.
Paredes Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Heritage Trl
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 574-5582
Grades: PK-5
| 778 students
Rank: #44.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3101 Mcallen Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
Rank: #55.
Southmost Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5245 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8870
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #66.
Yturria Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2955 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #77.
Garza Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Esperanza Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #88.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2980 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-0447
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #99.
Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2700 Avenida Rancho Viejo
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 547-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1010.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2540 W Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #1111.
Breeden Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3955 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-4730
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #1212.
Pena Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4975 Salida De La Luna
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 547-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #1313.
Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4350 Coffeeport Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6030
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Brite Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 S Browne Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Egly Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
445 Land O Lakes
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8850
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #1616.
Castaneda Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3201 Lima St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #1717.
Sharp Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1439 Palm Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2930
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #1818.
Stillman Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2977 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,095 students
Rank: #1919.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1701 Stanford Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2730
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #2020.
Manzano Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2580 W Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-9800
Grades: 6-8
| 905 students
Rank: #2121.
Garden Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
855 Military Hwy
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2630
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #2222.
Burns Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1974 Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8490
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
El Jardin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6911 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Lakeside Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8960
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #2525.
Champion Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4750 Bowie Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #2626.
Vela Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4905 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7770
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: #2727.
Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6290 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 986-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #2828.
Palm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7942 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #2929.
Lucio Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N Vermillion Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-4550
Grades: 6-8
| 698 students
Rank: #3030.
Vermillion Road Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6895 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #3131.
Oliveira Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
444 Land O Lakes
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8530
Grades: 6-8
| 802 students
Rank: #3232.
Garcia Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5701 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 893 students
Rank: #3333.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 Morningside Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #3434.
Putegnat Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
730 E 8th St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8930
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #3535.
Stell Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8560
Grades: 6-8
| 781 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 56 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 37,898 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 94% (Top 50% in TX)
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  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
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