Villa Nueva Elementary

Summary:

Villa Nueva Elementary is a public elementary school in Brownsville, Texas, serving 361 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Brownsville Independent School District, which is ranked 439 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Villa Nueva Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low performance on state assessments. The school's proficiency rates on STAAR tests range from 36.73% to 46% in reading and 36.73% to 43.86% in math, compared to the district's 47.94% to 57.92% and the state's 40.86% to 53.96%. The school's performance is particularly low in science, with only 7.02% of 5th-grade students meeting proficiency, compared to the district's 22.67% and the state's 26.29%. The school's academic struggles are further highlighted by its ranking in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools over the past 10 years.

Interestingly, nearby schools in the Brownsville Independent School District, such as Benavides Elementary and Keller Elementary, generally outperform Villa Nueva Elementary on academic measures. Additionally, the public charter school Jubilee Living Way also outperforms Villa Nueva Elementary, despite serving a similar demographic of students. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Villa Nueva Elementary, ranging from 89.87% to 93.63%, suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to its academic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7455 Old Military Rd
       Brownsville, TX  78520-9724


(956) 542-3957

District: Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2979th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,398 Help


Students who attend Villa Nueva Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stillman Middle
High:    Brownsville Early College High School
    Veterans Memorial Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.8%
White:
1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Villa Nueva Elementary ranks worse than 63.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 28th 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 37.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.8%), White (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Villa Nueva Elementary is 13.7, which is the 2nd best among 34 elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Villa Nueva Elementary is $11,398, which is the 17th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Villa Nueva Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Villa Nueva Elementary 2979th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Villa Nueva Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Villa Nueva Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Villa Nueva Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.20 2340th 3465 32.5%
2005 57.16 1670th 3475 51.9%
2006 56.56 1700th 3476 51.1%
2007 58.22 1781st 3724 52.2%
2008 57.44 1806th 3768 52.1%
2009 66.14 1356th 3884 65.1%
2010 70.47 1085th 3937 72.4%
2011 76.35 737th 4095 82.0%
2012 67.98 1253rd 4206 70.2%
2013 77.57 769th 4221 81.8%
2014 63.17 1589th 4260 62.7%
2015 49.25 2377th 4320 45.0%
2016 44.86 2552nd 4286 40.5%
2017 53.32 1790th 4329 58.7%
2018 39.98 2556th 4359 41.4%
2019 31.65 3227th 4479 28.0%
2021 24.90 3509th 4578 23.4%
2022 28.21 3468th 4581 24.3%
2023 41.56 2692nd 4647 42.1%
2024 37.19 2979th 4675 36.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Villa Nueva Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.53 2297th 3226 28.8%
2019 35.17 2387th 3333 28.4%
2021 17.02 3315th 3446 3.8%
2022 17.28 3287th 3487 5.7%
2023 44.45 1990th 3556 44.0%
2024 44.04 1955th 3638 46.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Villa Nueva Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.54 3019th 3558 15.1%
2019 19.39 3462nd 3684 6.0%
2021 20.35 3567th 3799 6.1%
2022 33.49 2766th 3952 30.0%
2023 33.37 2863rd 4086 29.9%
2024 16.90 3999th 4261 6.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Villa Nueva Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.57 1671st 4264 60.8%
2019 41.71 2670th 4309 38.0%
2021 30.52 3344th 4451 24.9%
2022 31.56 3416th 4477 23.7%
2023 55.50 1792nd 4521 60.4%
2024 45.43 2503rd 4560 45.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Villa Nueva Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.13 2985th 4306 30.7%
2019 31.86 3214th 4348 26.1%
2021 22.51 3707th 4499 17.6%
2022 28.56 3514th 4561 23.0%
2023 43.28 2589th 4588 43.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Villa Nueva Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.26 2804th 3106 9.7%
2019 17.21 2974th 3184 6.6%
2021 25.50 2451st 3006 18.5%
2022 8.08 2889th 2958 2.3%
2023 30.58 2535th 2980 14.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Villa Nueva Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.23 2788th 4240 34.2%
2019 35.12 3034th 4295 29.4%
2021 29.36 3415th 4331 21.1%
2022 45.90 2385th 4461 46.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Villa Nueva Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.43 2131st 4319 50.7%
2019 34.32 3054th 4357 29.9%
2021 29.93 3189th 4498 29.1%
2022 31.14 3329th 4563 27.0%
2023 40.31 2744th 4585 40.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Villa Nueva Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.00 2128th 4168 48.9%
2019 38.20 2750th 4188 34.3%
2021 30.77 3175th 4329 26.7%
2022 34.16 3147th 4376 28.1%
2023 48.33 2160th 4401 50.9%
2024 43.99 2482nd 4431 44.0%
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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 Villa Nueva Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 5 2 0 205 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1990 1 2 0 224 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1991 2 3 0 226 0 n/a n/a -28 203
1992 3 2 1 223 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1993 1 0 0 178 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1994 2 1 0 243 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1995 7 0 0 266 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1996 7 0 0 266 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1997 9 0 0 311 1 n/a n/a 0 321
1998 6 0 0 329 1 n/a n/a 0 336
1999 5 0 1 364 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2000 10 0 0 339 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2001 9 0 1 357 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2002 13 0 0 497 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2003 13 0 0 497 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2004 11 0 0 517 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2005 8 0 0 420 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2006 6 0 0 444 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2007 3 0 0 419 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2008 7 2 0 447 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2009 9 0 0 410 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2010 13 0 0 373 22 n/a n/a 0 408
2011 7 0 0 399 0 0 0 0 406
2012 8 0 0 407 0 0 0 0 415
2013 8 0 0 417 0 0 0 0 425
2014 9 0 0 463 0 0 0 0 472
2015 5 0 0 530 0 0 0 0 535
2016 0 0 0 535 0 0 0 0 535
2017 7 0 0 536 0 0 0 0 543
2018 3 0 0 502 0 0 3 0 508
2019 8 0 0 462 0 0 2 0 472
2020 4 0 0 433 0 0 2 0 439
2021 4 0 0 420 0 0 1 0 425
2022 3 0 0 371 0 0 1 0 375
2023 5 0 0 355 0 0 1 0 361
2024 4 0 0 333 0 0 0 0 337

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 Villa Nueva Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 212 n/a n/a n/a
1990 227 16.0 14.1 n/a
1991 203 22.1 9.1 n/a
1992 229 16.4 13.9 83.4
1993 179 12.0 14.9 87.2
1994 246 14.2 17.3 74.8
1995 273 18.0 15.2 37.4
1996 273 18.0 15.2 37.4
1997 321 20.8 15.4 24.6
1998 336 21.0 16.0 18.8
1999 371 22.6 16.4 15.6
2000 349 24.9 14.0 9.2
2001 367 23.7 15.5 3.8
2002 510 29.6 17.2 0
2003 510 29.6 17.2 0
2004 528 33.4 15.8 0.2
2005 428 27.0 15.9 0
2006 450 28.4 15.8 0
2007 422 28.0 15.1 0
2008 456 30.5 15.0 14.9
2009 419 27.4 15.3 9.5
2010 408 27.0 15.1 2.7
2011 406 27.5 14.7 2.5
2012 415 25.5 16.2 1.9
2013 425 27.4 15.4 96.9
2014 472 28.9 16.3 96.2
2015 535 31.0 17.2 91.6
2016 535 33.0 16.2 93.5
2017 543 33.9 15.9 94.1
2018 508 31.5 16.0 91.9
2019 472 30.6 15.3 87.5
2020 439 31.0 14.1 91.8
2021 425 29.6 14.3 92.7
2022 375 26.3 14.2 89.9
2023 361 25.6 14.1 93.6
2024 337 24.5 13.7 90.2

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 Villa Nueva Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 212 n/a n/a n/a
1990 227 16.0 14.1 n/a
1991 203 22.1 9.1 n/a
1992 229 16.4 13.9 83.4
1993 179 12.0 14.9 87.2
1994 246 14.2 17.3 74.8
1995 273 18.0 15.2 37.4
1996 273 18.0 15.2 37.4
1997 321 20.8 15.4 24.6
1998 336 21.0 16.0 18.8
1999 371 22.6 16.4 15.6
2000 349 24.9 14.0 9.2
2001 367 23.7 15.5 3.8
2002 510 29.6 17.2 0
2003 510 29.6 17.2 0
2004 528 33.4 15.8 0.2
2005 428 27.0 15.9 0
2006 450 28.4 15.8 0
2007 422 28.0 15.1 0
2008 456 30.5 15.0 14.9
2009 419 27.4 15.3 9.5
2010 408 27.0 15.1 2.7
2011 406 27.5 14.7 2.5
2012 415 25.5 16.2 1.9
2013 425 27.4 15.4 96.9
2014 472 28.9 16.3 96.2
2015 535 31.0 17.2 91.6
2016 535 33.0 16.2 93.5
2017 543 33.9 15.9 94.1
2018 508 31.5 16.0 91.9
2019 472 30.6 15.3 87.5
2020 439 31.0 14.1 91.8
2021 425 29.6 14.3 92.7
2022 375 26.3 14.2 89.9
2023 361 25.6 14.1 93.6
2024 337 24.5 13.7 90.2

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 Villa Nueva Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $948 (9.8%) $8,770 (90.2%) $9,718
2020 $1,592 (14.4%) $9,482 (85.6%) $11,075
2021 $2,016 (17.7%) $9,382 (82.3%) $11,398

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Villa Nueva Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3227th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2692nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Villa Nueva Elementary)2843
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4452
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Villa Nueva Elementary)3041
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5449
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Villa Nueva Elementary)4236
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5046
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Villa Nueva Elementary)3030
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5252
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Villa Nueva Elementary)4156
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Villa Nueva Elementary)3961
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))6962
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Villa Nueva Elementary)3116
 15%
   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 Students472361
 23.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic462355
 23.2%
Pacific Islander00
White85
 37.5%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.5%93.6%
 6.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 337 students attended Villa Nueva Elementary.

Students at Villa Nueva Elementary are 99% Hispanic, 1% White.

Villa Nueva Elementary ranks 2979th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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