Below Average
#7131 of 8,552 schools in TX
Brookhaven EL
Elementary School · Killeen ISD · Killeen, TX
A Killeen ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3221 HILLIARD AVE, Killeen, TX 76543
- Math 37% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brookhaven EL score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Brookhaven EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,913/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Killeen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,239
Median home value
$140,700
Median rent
$1,099/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
39.8%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76543; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen Adventist Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–10 | 0.6 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Peebles ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–9 | 1.0 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Clarke ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–3 | Not available | 515 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Killeen ISD
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #35 of 50
- District spending per student
- $11,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brookhaven EL is listed in KILLEEN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brookhaven EL
Brookhaven EL is a public elementary school in Killeen, TX, part of Killeen ISD, serving approximately 557 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #7,131 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brookhaven EL
What grades does Brookhaven EL serve?
Brookhaven EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Brookhaven EL?
Brookhaven EL has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookhaven EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookhaven EL is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brookhaven EL rank in TX?
Brookhaven EL ranks #7,131 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Brookhaven EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Brookhaven EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brookhaven EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookhaven EL has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Brookhaven EL a charter school?
No, Brookhaven EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brookhaven EL a Title I school?
No, Brookhaven EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookhaven EL?
83.7% of students at Brookhaven EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Bell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (254) 336-1440
- Area population (ZIP 76543)
- 33,713
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76543; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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