Brownsville ISD School District
School District · Brownsville, Texas
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
52
34 elem, 10 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,041
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
52
34 elem, 10 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,041
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Brownsville ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Brownsville ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hudson EL
Brownsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ortiz EL
Brownsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Paredes EL
Brownsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#408 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,041
+$1,073 vs Texas median
District size
37,065 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Brownsville ISD ranks #408 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Brownsville ISD's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 51 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hudson EL (8.6/10), Ortiz EL (8.6/10), and Paredes EL (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 93% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Brownsville ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +17.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Brownsville ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Brownsville ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (51 of 52). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson EL | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Ortiz EL | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Paredes EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Benavides EL | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Pullam EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Burns EL | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Yturria EL | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Stillman Middle | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Brownsville Early College H S | 7.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Garza EL | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 52 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Brownsville ISD
Brownsville ISD is a Brownsville, Texas school district serving 52 schools. The district educates 37,065 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $14,041 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Brownsville ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hudson EL, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Brownsville ISD students show an average math proficiency of 64.0% and ELA proficiency of 63.1%.
The district includes 34 elementary schools , 10 middle schools , and 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Brownsville ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Brownsville ISD with test data.
Schools in Brownsville ISD
52 schools Elementary Schools 34
Middle Schools 10
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Brownsville
- Total Enrollment
- 37,065
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,514
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Brownsville ISD?
Brownsville ISD has 52 schools in total — 34 elementary, 10 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Brownsville ISD?
The average composite rating for Brownsville ISD is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Brownsville ISD?
Brownsville ISD spends $14,041 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brownsville ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Brownsville ISD is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Brownsville ISD?
Hudson EL is the highest-rated school in Brownsville ISD with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Brownsville ISD?
Across schools in Brownsville ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Brownsville ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Brownsville ISD has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 52 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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