Below Average
#810 of 883 private schools in TX
St Mary's Catholic School
Elementary School · Brownsville, TX
A private elementary school in Brownsville, TX serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1300 E LOS EBANOS BLVD, Brownsville, TX 78520
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TX
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
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Where St Mary's Catholic School 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,404/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,331
Median home value
$129,200
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
25.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Bryss AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 542 | Compare → |
| In the Presence of God Coram Deo Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–11 | 0.5 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Martin ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 414 | Compare → |
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.
St Mary's Catholic School is listed in Brownsville, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Mary's Catholic School
St Mary's Catholic School is a private elementary school in Brownsville, TX, serving approximately 312 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #810 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Mary's Catholic School
What grades does St Mary's Catholic School serve?
St Mary's Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St Mary's Catholic School?
St Mary's Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary's Catholic School rank in TX?
St Mary's Catholic School ranks #810 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is St Mary's Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary's Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Mary's Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Mary's Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Mary's Catholic School a religious school?
St Mary's Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Gender Split
- 64% M / 36% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Cameron County
- Phone
- (956) 546-1805
- Area population (ZIP 78520)
- 63,337
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 78520; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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