Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Willie Brown Academy ranks in the top 10% 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 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willie Brown Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Willie Brown Academy's student population of 600 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willie Brown Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willie Brown Academy is 0.72, which is more 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
#740 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
44%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willie Brown Academy's ranking?
Willie Brown Academy is ranked #740 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Willie Brown Academy often compared to?
Willie Brown Academyis often viewed alongside schools like J L Boren Elementary School, Nancy Neal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Willie Brown Academy?
600 students attend Willie Brown Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Willie Brown Academy students are White, 23% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willie Brown Academy?
Willie Brown Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willie Brown Academy offer ?
Willie Brown Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Willie Brown Academy part of?
Willie Brown Academy is part of Mansfield Independent School District.
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