Skinner Elementary

Summary:

Skinner Elementary is a public elementary school in Brownsville, Texas, serving 333 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Brownsville Independent School District, which is ranked 439 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Skinner Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance. The school has a very high Hispanic student population, ranging from 98.8% to 100% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Skinner's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across most grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 26.19% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 47.94% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school's performance on STAAR tests for various student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, is also lower than the district and state averages. Skinner Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 1843 out of 4260 Texas elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 3411 out of 4675 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing Skinner Elementary to other nearby schools in the Brownsville ISD, such as Canales Elementary, Garden Park Elementary, and Sharp Elementary, Skinner generally performs worse academically, with lower STAAR test scores and lower statewide rankings. Additionally, when compared to nearby charter schools, such as Bryss Academy and Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville, the charter schools generally outperform Skinner Elementary on academic measures, despite serving similar demographics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 411 W St Charles St
       Brownsville, TX  78520-5518


(956) 982-2830

District: Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3411th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,226 Help


Students who attend Skinner Elementary usually attend:

High:    Brownsville Early College High School
    Pace Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  350

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.4%
White:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Compare Details Skinner Elementary ranks worse than 73% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 31st among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.4%), White (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Skinner Elementary is 16.2. 26 elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Skinner Elementary is $16,226, which is the highest among 34 elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Skinner Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Skinner Elementary 3411th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Skinner Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:


Brownsville Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Brownsville Independent School District (Isd) 439th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Skinner Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Skinner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.72 2272nd 3465 34.4%
2005 25.81 2990th 3475 14.0%
2006 48.27 2129th 3476 38.8%
2007 38.85 2724th 3724 26.9%
2008 25.46 3267th 3768 13.3%
2009 25.47 3376th 3884 13.1%
2010 37.03 2973rd 3937 24.5%
2011 53.99 2195th 4095 46.4%
2012 45.41 2562nd 4206 39.1%
2013 52.73 2138th 4221 49.3%
2014 58.73 1843rd 4260 56.7%
2015 53.79 2127th 4320 50.8%
2016 49.83 2316th 4286 46.0%
2017 37.14 2710th 4329 37.4%
2018 37.09 2743rd 4359 37.1%
2019 43.47 2464th 4479 45.0%
2021 26.09 3437th 4578 24.9%
2022 32.76 3198th 4581 30.2%
2023 34.69 3111th 4647 33.1%
2024 30.42 3411th 4675 27.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Skinner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.92 1705th 3226 47.1%
2019 39.80 2119th 3333 36.4%
2021 25.77 2918th 3446 15.3%
2022 36.07 2428th 3487 30.4%
2023 42.65 2093rd 3556 41.1%
2024 26.14 2993rd 3638 17.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Skinner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.45 3140th 3558 11.7%
2019 34.60 2455th 3684 33.4%
2021 26.11 3106th 3799 18.2%
2022 56.87 1205th 3952 69.5%
2023 56.74 1257th 4086 69.2%
2024 34.60 2923rd 4261 31.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Skinner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.71 1779th 4264 58.3%
2019 55.75 1657th 4309 61.5%
2021 33.09 3179th 4451 28.6%
2022 44.67 2509th 4477 44.0%
2023 43.29 2653rd 4521 41.3%
2024 40.52 2844th 4560 37.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Skinner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.93 3132nd 4306 27.3%
2019 43.87 2427th 4348 44.2%
2021 26.16 3439th 4499 23.6%
2022 39.00 2832nd 4561 37.9%
2023 33.31 3205th 4588 30.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Skinner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.85 2750th 3106 11.5%
2019 28.65 2731st 3184 14.2%
2021 29.11 2360th 3006 21.5%
2022 43.54 2100th 2958 29.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Skinner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.58 1957th 4240 53.8%
2019 53.99 1707th 4295 60.3%
2021 32.56 3155th 4331 27.2%
2022 53.89 1830th 4461 59.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Skinner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.34 2235th 4319 48.3%
2019 42.13 2515th 4357 42.3%
2021 26.98 3396th 4498 24.5%
2022 31.37 3317th 4563 27.3%
2023 37.43 2927th 4585 36.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Skinner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.80 2349th 4168 43.6%
2019 49.89 2003rd 4188 52.2%
2021 32.03 3097th 4329 28.5%
2022 38.89 2824th 4376 35.5%
2023 40.24 2746th 4401 37.6%
2024 36.48 2999th 4431 32.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Skinner Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 13 0 0 707 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1990 18 0 0 721 0 n/a n/a 0 739
1991 8 0 0 734 0 n/a n/a -95 647
1992 7 0 0 770 0 n/a n/a 0 777
1993 11 0 0 654 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1994 7 0 0 659 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1995 8 2 0 670 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1996 8 2 0 670 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1997 13 0 0 677 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1998 8 0 0 655 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1999 3 0 0 650 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2000 2 0 0 598 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2001 3 0 0 594 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2002 4 0 0 612 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2003 4 0 0 612 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2004 4 0 0 599 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2005 4 0 0 728 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2006 3 0 0 790 0 n/a n/a 0 793
2007 2 0 0 775 0 n/a n/a 0 777
2008 2 0 0 749 0 n/a n/a 0 751
2009 3 0 0 772 0 n/a n/a 0 775
2010 4 0 0 788 0 n/a n/a 0 792
2011 3 0 0 763 0 0 0 0 766
2012 2 0 0 758 0 0 0 0 760
2013 4 0 0 694 0 0 0 0 698
2014 2 0 0 625 0 0 0 0 627
2015 1 0 0 557 0 0 0 0 558
2016 1 0 0 546 0 0 0 0 547
2017 1 0 0 518 0 0 0 0 519
2018 5 0 0 469 0 0 0 0 474
2019 0 0 0 425 0 0 0 0 425
2020 2 0 0 410 2 0 0 0 414
2021 0 0 0 366 0 0 0 0 366
2022 1 0 0 336 0 0 0 0 337
2023 3 0 0 329 1 0 0 0 333
2024 2 0 0 348 0 0 0 0 350

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Skinner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 720 n/a n/a n/a
1990 739 44.0 16.7 n/a
1991 647 59.9 10.8 n/a
1992 777 40.8 19.0 87.8
1993 665 37.0 18.0 88.1
1994 666 37.4 17.8 74.6
1995 680 41.8 16.3 35
1996 680 41.8 16.3 35
1997 690 41.8 16.5 27.5
1998 663 41.7 15.9 20.1
1999 653 36.7 17.8 2.3
2000 600 37.8 15.9 1
2001 597 38.9 15.3 0.8
2002 616 43.3 14.2 0
2003 616 43.3 14.2 0
2004 603 39.2 15.4 0
2005 732 44.9 16.3 0
2006 793 48.1 16.5 0
2007 777 49.1 15.8 0
2008 751 49.1 15.3 0
2009 775 48.5 16.0 0
2010 792 50.8 15.5 0
2011 766 51.2 14.9 0
2012 760 48.0 15.8 0
2013 698 45.7 15.2 99.6
2014 627 40.5 15.4 99.5
2015 558 41.0 13.6 98.6
2016 547 33.0 16.5 98.4
2017 519 33.3 15.5 92.5
2018 474 28.3 16.6 96.2
2019 425 26.2 16.1 98.4
2020 414 26.0 15.8 98.6
2021 366 25.0 14.6 98.6
2022 337 25.3 13.2 98.8
2023 333 22.2 14.9 99.1
2024 350 21.5 16.2 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Skinner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 720 n/a n/a n/a
1990 739 44.0 16.7 n/a
1991 647 59.9 10.8 n/a
1992 777 40.8 19.0 87.8
1993 665 37.0 18.0 88.1
1994 666 37.4 17.8 74.6
1995 680 41.8 16.3 35
1996 680 41.8 16.3 35
1997 690 41.8 16.5 27.5
1998 663 41.7 15.9 20.1
1999 653 36.7 17.8 2.3
2000 600 37.8 15.9 1
2001 597 38.9 15.3 0.8
2002 616 43.3 14.2 0
2003 616 43.3 14.2 0
2004 603 39.2 15.4 0
2005 732 44.9 16.3 0
2006 793 48.1 16.5 0
2007 777 49.1 15.8 0
2008 751 49.1 15.3 0
2009 775 48.5 16.0 0
2010 792 50.8 15.5 0
2011 766 51.2 14.9 0
2012 760 48.0 15.8 0
2013 698 45.7 15.2 99.6
2014 627 40.5 15.4 99.5
2015 558 41.0 13.6 98.6
2016 547 33.0 16.5 98.4
2017 519 33.3 15.5 92.5
2018 474 28.3 16.6 96.2
2019 425 26.2 16.1 98.4
2020 414 26.0 15.8 98.6
2021 366 25.0 14.6 98.6
2022 337 25.3 13.2 98.8
2023 333 22.2 14.9 99.1
2024 350 21.5 16.2 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Skinner Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $832 (6.4%) $12,135 (93.6%) $12,967
2020 $1,391 (9.8%) $12,815 (90.2%) $14,206
2021 $1,913 (11.8%) $14,313 (88.2%) $16,226

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Skinner Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2464th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3111th of 4647 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Skinner Elementary)3121
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4452
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Skinner Elementary)5021
 29%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5449
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Skinner Elementary)3724
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5046
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Skinner Elementary)3124
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5252
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Skinner Elementary)5033
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4325
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2929
4th Grade Mathematics (Skinner Elementary)1717
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))2816
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2618
 8%
5th Grade Reading (Skinner Elementary)4243
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Skinner Elementary)6871
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))6962
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Skinner Elementary)5637
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5933
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students425333
 21.6%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic425329
 22.6%
Pacific Islander00
White03
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.4%99.1%
 0.7%


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Students at Skinner Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

Skinner Elementary ranks 3411th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 350 students attended Skinner Elementary.


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