Oliveira Middle

Summary:

Oliveira Middle is a public middle school located in Brownsville, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 802 students. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 98% of students identifying as Hispanic in recent years.

Oliveira Middle has consistently underperformed compared to the Brownsville Independent School District and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for 8th grade at Oliveira Middle was 28.8%, compared to 45.32% for the Brownsville ISD and 54.09% for the state of Texas. The school has a low statewide ranking, typically in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, and received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year. Oliveira Middle's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Gifted and Talented students, who rank in the bottom 30% of Texas middle schools in recent years.

When comparing Oliveira Middle to other middle schools in the Brownsville ISD, such as Stillman Middle, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $11,390 in the 2020-2021 school year and a low student-teacher ratio of 13:1, these factors do not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes for Oliveira Middle. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 94% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years, may be a contributing factor to the school's struggles.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 444 Land O Lakes
       Brownsville, TX  78521-4296


(956) 548-8530

District: Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1685th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,390 Help


Students who attend Oliveira Middle usually attend:

High:    Brownsville Early College High School
    Hanna Early College High School

Feeder schools for Oliveira Middle:

Elementary:    Hudson Elementary
    Perez Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  739

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.9%
White:
0.9%
Asian:
0.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oliveira Middle ranks worse than 71.4% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 10 ranked middle schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.47. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.9%), White (0.9%), Asian (0.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oliveira Middle is 12.1, which is the 3rd best among 10 middle schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oliveira Middle is $11,390, which is the 4th highest among 10 middle schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oliveira Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Oliveira Middle 1685th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Oliveira Middle 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 Oliveira Middle

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Rank History for all students at Oliveira Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.66 919th 1573 41.6%
2005 56.40 727th 1582 54.0%
2006 44.53 1008th 1585 36.4%
2007 39.87 1189th 1684 29.4%
2008 40.68 1226th 1718 28.6%
2009 46.76 1110th 1763 37.0%
2010 43.43 1256th 1803 30.3%
2011 43.99 1302nd 1895 31.3%
2012 25.12 1615th 1951 17.2%
2013 30.15 1551st 1973 21.4%
2014 26.37 1597th 1987 19.6%
2015 33.95 1479th 2043 27.6%
2016 35.86 1413th 1987 28.9%
2017 44.47 1052nd 2027 48.1%
2018 54.21 805th 2080 61.3%
2019 46.16 1112th 2193 49.3%
2021 32.72 1506th 2252 33.1%
2022 36.80 1424th 2254 36.8%
2023 36.55 1519th 2330 34.8%
2024 31.47 1685th 2361 28.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oliveira Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.37 868th 1376 36.9%
2019 46.37 645th 1445 55.4%
2021 30.15 1232nd 1592 22.6%
2022 29.90 1272nd 1643 22.6%
2023 34.48 1158th 1720 32.7%
2024 29.32 1356th 1760 23.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oliveira Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.10 594th 1597 62.8%
2019 37.21 1006th 1626 38.1%
2021 31.18 1264th 1712 26.2%
2022 40.89 944th 1757 46.3%
2023 40.54 992nd 1815 45.3%
2024 43.37 1035th 1881 45.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oliveira Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.65 379th 2039 81.4%
2019 55.12 758th 2073 63.4%
2021 39.57 1315th 2172 39.5%
2022 46.74 1095th 2220 50.7%
2023 47.36 1128th 2251 49.9%
2024 39.04 1357th 2224 39.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Oliveira Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.02 966th 2008 51.9%
2019 43.21 1145th 2047 44.1%
2021 31.46 1526th 2151 29.1%
2022 33.71 1515th 2221 31.8%
2023 37.32 1443rd 2241 35.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Oliveira Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.34 1170th 1430 18.2%
2019 26.65 1238th 1446 14.4%
2021 22.65 1256th 1501 16.3%
2022 28.24 1247th 1488 16.2%
2023 35.12 1158th 1481 21.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Oliveira Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.34 696th 2008 65.3%
2019 44.54 1051st 2058 48.9%
2021 31.72 1568th 2118 26.0%
2022 53.74 777th 2182 64.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Oliveira Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.10 685th 2030 66.3%
2019 47.21 975th 2069 52.9%
2021 34.39 1415th 2168 34.7%
2022 39.14 1343rd 2228 39.7%
2023 36.20 1448th 2245 35.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oliveira Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.58 508th 1895 73.2%
2019 54.53 739th 1935 61.8%
2021 40.80 1178th 2043 42.3%
2022 43.32 1119th 2077 46.1%
2023 43.82 1156th 2116 45.4%
2024 36.57 1366th 2108 35.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Saturday, February 24, 2018

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Enrollment information for Oliveira Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 63 0 0 835 0 n/a n/a 0 898
1990 41 1 0 951 0 n/a n/a 0 993
1991 39 2 2 906 0 n/a n/a 0 949
1992 62 1 2 1232 0 n/a n/a 0 1297
1993 57 1 2 1331 0 n/a n/a 0 1391
1994 64 2 5 1144 2 n/a n/a 0 1217
1995 74 5 7 1047 2 n/a n/a 0 1135
1996 74 5 7 1047 2 n/a n/a 0 1135
1997 77 6 7 1082 0 n/a n/a 0 1172
1998 77 2 7 1082 0 n/a n/a 0 1168
1999 69 3 10 1059 0 n/a n/a 0 1141
2000 58 3 8 1061 0 n/a n/a 0 1130
2001 41 2 9 1074 0 n/a n/a 0 1126
2002 43 2 6 1144 1 n/a n/a 0 1196
2003 43 2 6 1144 1 n/a n/a 0 1196
2004 47 3 12 1140 2 n/a n/a 0 1204
2005 46 2 9 1196 2 n/a n/a 0 1255
2006 47 1 8 1208 3 n/a n/a 0 1267
2007 50 1 7 1134 2 n/a n/a 0 1194
2008 41 1 7 1139 1 n/a n/a 0 1189
2009 30 1 3 1135 1 n/a n/a 0 1170
2010 20 2 2 1120 0 n/a n/a 0 1144
2011 14 5 3 1197 0 0 0 0 1219
2012 14 2 1 1178 0 0 1 0 1196
2013 16 5 4 1209 1 0 0 0 1235
2014 10 0 1 1230 1 1 0 0 1243
2015 4 0 4 1222 0 1 0 0 1231
2016 3 0 0 1208 0 1 0 0 1212
2017 4 1 1 1228 0 0 0 0 1234
2018 7 1 2 1088 0 0 0 0 1098
2019 3 1 0 992 0 0 0 0 996
2020 3 3 2 970 0 0 0 0 978
2021 4 3 1 880 0 0 0 0 888
2022 3 4 2 818 0 0 0 0 827
2023 6 2 2 792 0 0 0 0 802
2024 7 0 1 731 0 0 0 0 739

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 Oliveira Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 898 n/a n/a n/a
1990 993 66.0 15.0 n/a
1991 949 75.0 12.6 n/a
1992 1297 81.1 15.9 66.2
1993 1391 85.0 16.4 72.6
1994 1217 93.8 13.0 63.8
1995 1135 88.0 12.9 32.7
1996 1135 88.0 12.9 32.7
1997 1172 93.3 12.6 30.1
1998 1168 93.5 12.5 30.3
1999 1141 93.9 12.2 35.8
2000 1130 89.9 12.6 37.8
2001 1126 91.6 12.3 29.8
2002 1196 85.2 14.0 0.6
2003 1196 85.2 14.0 0.6
2004 1204 89.4 13.5 0.2
2005 1255 82.9 15.1 0.2
2006 1267 83.5 15.2 0
2007 1194 82.9 14.4 0
2008 1189 81.0 14.7 0.1
2009 1170 81.0 14.4 0
2010 1144 75.6 15.1 0
2011 1219 76.7 15.8 0
2012 1196 75.9 15.7 0
2013 1235 75.2 16.4 91.2
2014 1243 77.6 16.0 92.8
2015 1231 79.0 15.5 92.3
2016 1212 82.0 14.7 92.8
2017 1234 76.3 16.1 94.5
2018 1098 73.5 14.9 95.8
2019 996 67.8 14.6 86.1
2020 978 67.9 14.3 94.8
2021 888 64.5 13.7 94.5
2022 827 62.7 13.1 95.5
2023 802 61.3 13.0 94.5
2024 739 60.6 12.1 94.9

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 Oliveira Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 898 n/a n/a n/a
1990 993 66.0 15.0 n/a
1991 949 75.0 12.6 n/a
1992 1297 81.1 15.9 66.2
1993 1391 85.0 16.4 72.6
1994 1217 93.8 13.0 63.8
1995 1135 88.0 12.9 32.7
1996 1135 88.0 12.9 32.7
1997 1172 93.3 12.6 30.1
1998 1168 93.5 12.5 30.3
1999 1141 93.9 12.2 35.8
2000 1130 89.9 12.6 37.8
2001 1126 91.6 12.3 29.8
2002 1196 85.2 14.0 0.6
2003 1196 85.2 14.0 0.6
2004 1204 89.4 13.5 0.2
2005 1255 82.9 15.1 0.2
2006 1267 83.5 15.2 0
2007 1194 82.9 14.4 0
2008 1189 81.0 14.7 0.1
2009 1170 81.0 14.4 0
2010 1144 75.6 15.1 0
2011 1219 76.7 15.8 0
2012 1196 75.9 15.7 0
2013 1235 75.2 16.4 91.2
2014 1243 77.6 16.0 92.8
2015 1231 79.0 15.5 92.3
2016 1212 82.0 14.7 92.8
2017 1234 76.3 16.1 94.5
2018 1098 73.5 14.9 95.8
2019 996 67.8 14.6 86.1
2020 978 67.9 14.3 94.8
2021 888 64.5 13.7 94.5
2022 827 62.7 13.1 95.5
2023 802 61.3 13.0 94.5
2024 739 60.6 12.1 94.9

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 Oliveira Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $941 (9.7%) $8,752 (90.3%) $9,693
2020 $1,202 (11.5%) $9,217 (88.5%) $10,419
2021 $1,664 (14.6%) $9,726 (85.4%) $11,390

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oliveira Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1112th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1519th of 2330 Middle schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Oliveira Middle)3252
 20%
   6th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))2952
 23%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oliveira Middle)4129
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4232
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Oliveira Middle)4450
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4358
 15%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oliveira Middle)3723
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))3816
 22%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Oliveira Middle)5046
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oliveira Middle)4435
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4646
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Oliveira Middle)3821
 17%
   8th Grade Science (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4130
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Oliveira Middle)3023
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))3223
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Oliveira Middle)8895
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))8458
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students996802
 19.5%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic992792
 20.2%
Pacific Islander00
White36
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.1%94.5%
 8.4%


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Oliveira Middle ranks 1685th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 739 students attended Oliveira Middle.

Students at Oliveira Middle are 99% Hispanic.


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