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Oak Grove EL

Elementary School · BROWNFIELD ISD

701 CUB DR, Brownfield, TX 79316

Enrollment

663

Student-Teacher

14.7:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Texas schools

#5,303 of 8,552

In Brownfield

#3 of 4

public schools

In district

#3 of 4

BROWNFIELD ISD

School environment

7.1 / 10

Very Good

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Oak Grove EL

5.7/10

Elementary School in Brownfield · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.8/10

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About Oak Grove EL

Oak Grove EL is a public elementary school in Brownfield, TX, part of BROWNFIELD ISD. Oak Grove EL serves approximately 663 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Oak Grove EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,303 of 8,552 schools in TX.

Structured state assessment records for Oak Grove EL show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

How it compares0.5 pts below TX schools
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Oak Grove EL sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$15,233
Chronic Absenteeism28.2%

Oak Grove EL — Students at Oak Grove EL score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

87.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 42.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
43.6% (2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency 46.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
54.3% (2024 STAAR)

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
63%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
24.2%
ELA
29.7%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
29%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.6/10.

How Oak Grove EL Compares

See how Oak Grove EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.7/10
38th percentile in TX
Academic
3.4/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.6/10
Average
Environment
7.1/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
88%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
45 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
28.2%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

701 CUB DR, Brownfield, TX 79316

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Oak Grove EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SUNDOWN EL (rated 9.5/10, 22.6 miles away, in nearby Sundown), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SOUTH EL (rated 6.0/10, 27.4 miles away, in nearby Levelland), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Brownfield, see our Brownfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 28.1 mi
School Distance Rating
BROWNFIELD H S Brownfield 0.4 mi 6.8
BROWNFIELD MIDDLE Brownfield 0.9 mi 5.7
BROWNFIELD EDUCATION CENTER Brownfield 0.9 mi
COLONIAL HEIGHTS EL Brownfield 1.2 mi 4.2
MEADOW SCHOOL Meadow 10.7 mi 5.2
WELLMAN-UNION SCHOOL Wellman 13.8 mi 7.3
ROPES SCHOOL Ropesville 16.6 mi 7.2
DAWSON SCHOOL Welch 19.6 mi 3.9
LOOP SCHOOL Loop 21.5 mi 8.0
SUNDOWN EL Sundown 22.6 mi 9.5
SUNDOWN H S Sundown 22.6 mi 7.9
SUNDOWN J H Sundown 22.6 mi 9.0
RACE (ROUGHNECK ALTERNATIVE CENTER FOR EDUCATION) Sundown 22.6 mi
NEW HOME SCHOOL New Home 22.4 mi 8.8
SEAGRAVES SCHOOLS Seagraves 24.5 mi 5.8
LEVELLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Levelland 27.6 mi
FRENSHIP MIDDLE Wolfforth 26.1 mi 6.3
SOUTH EL Levelland 27.4 mi 6.0
LEVELLAND H S Levelland 27.6 mi 7.6
SMYER SCHOOLS Smyer 28.1 mi 7.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 79316 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$43,865

Median Home Value

$110,700

Median Rent

$814/mo

Population

9,907

College Educated

9.6%

Homeownership

64.5%

Avg Commute

18.2 min

Poverty Rate

25.3%

Median Age

36.2

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BAY EL Seabrook, TX 5.7
BONHAM EL Midland, TX 5.7
BREEDEN EL Brownsville, TX 5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Oak Grove EL

What grades does Oak Grove EL serve?

Oak Grove EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Oak Grove EL?

Oak Grove EL has an enrollment of approximately 663 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove EL is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Grove EL rank in TX?

Oak Grove EL ranks #5,303 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Oak Grove EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Grove EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Oak Grove EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Grove EL has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Oak Grove EL a charter school?

No, Oak Grove EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oak Grove EL a Title I school?

No, Oak Grove EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Grove EL?

87.9% of students at Oak Grove 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
10 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
663
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Free/Reduced Lunch
87.9%
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Terry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.2%

District

BROWNFIELD ISD
District Enrollment
1,655
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,233
District Rank
#3 of 4

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