Top Rankings
Brownsville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 47 public elementary schools serving 24,862 students in Brownsville Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Brownsville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), 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
6,902 Schools
# Students
37,065 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
2,518 Teachers
255,471 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brownsville Independent School District, which is ranked #555 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#544 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
99%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
1%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,327 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,084 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$568 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$522 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,327
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,084
$14,116
Best Brownsville Independent School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 W Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Pullam Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3200 Madrid Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-3700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Southmost Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5245 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8870
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8870
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Paredes Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Heritage Trl
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 574-5582
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 574-5582
Gr: PK-5 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3101 Mcallen Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3250
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Yturria Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2955 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3200
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Breeden Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3955 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-4730
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-4730
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2980 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-0447
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-0447
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Pena Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4975 Salida De La Luna
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 547-7100
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 547-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1010.
Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4350 Coffeeport Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6030
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6030
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Garza Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Esperanza Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2660
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2540 W Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-4400
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Stillman Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2977 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1000
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,047 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Brite Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 S Browne Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-3000
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2700 Avenida Rancho Viejo
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 547-4230
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 547-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1616.
Castaneda Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3201 Lima St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Manzano Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2580 W Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-9800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Garden Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
855 Military Hwy
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2630
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2630
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Sharp Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1439 Palm Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2930
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2930
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Burns Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1974 Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8490
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8490
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 Stanford Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2730
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2730
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Palm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7942 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-3850
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Vermillion Road Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6895 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6060
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6290 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 986-5200
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 986-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Champion Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4750 Bowie Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6200
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
El Jardin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6911 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6000
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Egly Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
445 Land O Lakes
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8850
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8850
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Vela Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4905 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7770
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7770
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Morningside Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2760
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Lakeside Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8960
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8960
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Lucio Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Vermillion Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-4550
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-4550
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Putegnat Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
730 E 8th St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8930
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8930
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Oliveira Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
444 Land O Lakes
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8530
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8530
Gr: 6-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2514 Shidler Dr
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Faulk Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Roosevelt St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8500
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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