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Paul a Brown Alternative Center

High School · Beaumont ISD · Beaumont, TX

A Beaumont ISD high school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.

88 JAGUAR DR, Beaumont, TX 77702

  • Math 0% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 3% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 42.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency3% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-43.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-51.3 pts
Overall Proficiency2% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-33.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness4.1Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate42%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$12,958

Students at Paul a Brown Alternative Center score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency3%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 2% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
5%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
5%
2024
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Paul a Brown Alternative Center 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,450/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beaumont), 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

$67,344

Median home value

$141,700

Median rent

$1,141/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

62.7%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Solid Rock Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.1private2–120.4 mi110Compare →
Harmony Science Academy- BeaumontCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–121.2 mi657Compare →
Beaumont ISD Early College H SEnrollment path unverified6.49–121.6 mi316Compare →
Beaumont United H SEnrollment path unverified4.19–122.1 mi2,071Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.

Beaumont ISD

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#6 of 25
District spending per student
$12,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Paul a Brown Alternative Center is listed in BEAUMONT ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Paul a Brown Alternative Center

Paul a Brown Alternative Center is a public high school in Beaumont, TX, part of Beaumont ISD, serving approximately 183 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,619 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Paul a Brown Alternative Center

What grades does Paul a Brown Alternative Center serve?

Paul a Brown Alternative Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Paul a Brown Alternative Center?

Paul a Brown Alternative Center has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul a Brown Alternative Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Paul a Brown Alternative Center is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Paul a Brown Alternative Center rank in TX?

Paul a Brown Alternative Center ranks #6,619 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Paul a Brown Alternative Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Paul a Brown Alternative Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Paul a Brown Alternative Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul a Brown Alternative Center has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Paul a Brown Alternative Center a charter school?

No, Paul a Brown Alternative Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Paul a Brown Alternative Center a Title I school?

No, Paul a Brown Alternative Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paul a Brown Alternative Center?

92.3% of students at Paul a Brown Alternative Center 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
183
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
alternative
Setting
Midsize City
County
Jefferson County
4-Year Graduation
42.0%
Area population (ZIP 77702)
3,497
Area median age
40.7
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 77702; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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