Southmost Elementary

Summary:

Southmost Elementary is a public elementary school in Brownsville, Texas, serving 339 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 from SchoolDigger.

Southmost Elementary has demonstrated strong performance for its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student populations, ranking in the top 10% and top 20% of Texas elementary schools, respectively, in these subgroups. The school has also performed well for its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the top 5% of Texas elementary schools in this subgroup. However, the school's performance for its gifted and talented students has been relatively low, ranking in the bottom 40% of Texas elementary schools in this subgroup. While Southmost Elementary's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, the school's performance is generally stronger than the nearby Castaneda Elementary and Cromack Elementary, but lags behind the performance of Garza Elementary and Idea Frontier Academy.

The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Southmost Elementary, with over 92% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, is consistent across the Brownsville area, with most nearby schools having over 95% of their students in this category. However, Southmost Elementary has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $10,860 in 2018-2019 to $13,311 in 2020-2021, and a decrease in its student-teacher ratio, from 12.1 in 2020-2021 to 14.4 in 2022-2023, suggesting a potential positive impact on student outcomes in the coming years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5245 Southmost Rd
       Brownsville, TX  78521-8012


(956) 548-8870

District: Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1955th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,311 Help


Students who attend Southmost Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lucio Middle
High:    Brownsville Early College High School
    Lopez Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  345

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.7%
White:
1.7%
African American:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93% Help


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Compare Details Southmost Elementary ranks better than 58.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 18th 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 53.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.7%), White (1.7%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southmost Elementary is 14.6, which is the 7th 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 Southmost Elementary is $13,311, which is the 7th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southmost Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Southmost Elementary 1955th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Southmost 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 Southmost Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Southmost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.00 3218th 3465 7.1%
2005 38.39 2543rd 3475 26.8%
2006 51.74 1964th 3476 43.5%
2007 64.68 1383rd 3724 62.9%
2008 64.62 1379th 3768 63.4%
2009 64.57 1450th 3884 62.7%
2010 69.90 1122nd 3937 71.5%
2011 57.38 1972nd 4095 51.8%
2012 33.12 3254th 4206 22.6%
2013 46.22 2514th 4221 40.4%
2014 62.35 1626th 4260 61.8%
2015 64.60 1538th 4320 64.4%
2016 64.80 1537th 4286 64.1%
2017 56.84 1629th 4329 62.4%
2018 65.52 1227th 4359 71.9%
2019 75.57 853rd 4479 81.0%
2021 9.53 4507th 4578 1.6%
2022 72.28 1064th 4581 76.8%
2023 78.76 809th 4647 82.6%
2024 53.25 1955th 4675 58.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southmost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.24 1242nd 3226 61.5%
2019 77.22 391st 3333 88.3%
2021 16.79 3326th 3446 3.5%
2022 70.23 686th 3487 80.3%
2023 67.33 816th 3556 77.1%
2024 52.91 1509th 3638 58.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southmost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.42 905th 3558 74.6%
2019 74.33 445th 3684 87.9%
2022 72.25 613th 3952 84.5%
2023 50.80 1591st 4086 61.1%
2024 53.92 1637th 4261 61.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southmost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.55 552nd 4264 87.1%
2019 84.60 279th 4309 93.5%
2021 13.79 4318th 4451 3.0%
2022 81.60 403rd 4477 91.0%
2023 90.06 166th 4521 96.3%
2024 68.88 977th 4560 78.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Southmost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.92 1429th 4306 66.8%
2019 68.34 1097th 4348 74.8%
2021 8.53 4466th 4499 0.7%
2022 75.50 874th 4561 80.8%
2023 82.98 596th 4588 87.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Southmost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.91 2826th 3106 9.0%
2019 32.96 2599th 3184 18.4%
2021 1.86 2994th 3006 0.4%
2022 27.87 2530th 2958 14.5%
2023 52.61 1814th 2980 39.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Southmost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.56 764th 4240 82.0%
2019 83.12 333rd 4295 92.2%
2021 19.76 4064th 4331 6.2%
2022 81.88 382nd 4461 91.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Southmost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.11 1137th 4319 73.7%
2019 79.44 657th 4357 84.9%
2021 13.99 4233rd 4498 5.9%
2022 65.55 1303rd 4563 71.4%
2023 70.40 1103rd 4585 75.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southmost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.79 816th 4168 80.4%
2019 80.43 454th 4188 89.2%
2021 11.98 4259th 4329 1.6%
2022 75.87 677th 4376 84.5%
2023 83.91 408th 4401 90.7%
2024 62.55 1296th 4431 70.8%
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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.

Southmost Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Southmost Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 4 0 0 680 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1990 5 0 0 635 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1991 1 0 0 645 0 n/a n/a -79 567
1992 2 0 0 655 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1993 1 0 0 689 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1994 3 0 0 732 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1995 3 0 0 743 0 n/a n/a 0 746
1996 3 0 0 743 0 n/a n/a 0 746
1997 3 0 0 563 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1998 9 0 0 620 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1999 8 0 0 693 0 n/a n/a 0 701
2000 10 0 0 671 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2001 8 0 0 735 0 n/a n/a 0 743
2002 4 1 0 729 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2003 4 1 0 729 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2004 2 1 0 742 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2005 7 2 0 758 0 n/a n/a 0 767
2006 3 1 0 794 0 n/a n/a 0 798
2007 3 0 0 617 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2008 3 0 0 590 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2009 2 0 0 580 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2010 7 2 0 570 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2011 3 0 0 600 0 0 0 0 603
2012 3 2 0 577 0 0 0 0 582
2013 3 2 0 514 0 0 0 0 519
2014 0 0 0 472 0 0 0 0 472
2015 3 1 0 451 0 0 0 0 455
2016 7 0 0 455 0 0 0 0 462
2017 1 0 0 398 0 0 0 0 399
2018 2 0 0 394 0 0 0 0 396
2019 5 0 0 355 0 0 0 0 360
2020 7 0 0 351 0 0 0 0 358
2021 9 1 0 323 0 0 0 0 333
2022 7 2 0 307 0 0 0 0 316
2023 8 3 0 327 0 0 1 0 339
2024 6 2 0 337 0 0 0 0 345

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 Southmost Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 684 n/a n/a n/a
1990 640 31.0 20.6 n/a
1991 567 57.7 9.8 n/a
1992 657 35.3 18.6 88.6
1993 690 37.0 18.6 92.3
1994 735 38.8 18.9 86.9
1995 746 37.4 19.9 27.5
1996 746 37.4 19.9 27.5
1997 566 31.9 17.7 20.8
1998 629 35.1 17.9 14.3
1999 701 37.6 18.6 10.4
2000 681 39.6 17.2 4.4
2001 743 42.4 17.5 1.9
2002 734 42.1 17.4 0
2003 734 42.1 17.4 0
2004 745 42.0 17.7 0
2005 767 44.6 17.2 0
2006 798 48.5 16.5 0
2007 620 40.5 15.3 0
2008 593 41.7 14.2 0
2009 582 39.4 14.7 0
2010 579 38.5 15.0 0
2011 603 37.2 16.2 0
2012 582 36.4 15.9 0
2013 519 32.8 15.7 99.4
2014 472 31.4 14.9 98.5
2015 455 30.0 15.1 93.4
2016 462 31.0 14.9 94.2
2017 399 30.5 13.0 98.7
2018 396 30.1 13.1 98.5
2019 360 26.3 13.6 93.6
2020 358 27.4 13.0 93.3
2021 333 27.4 12.1 95.5
2022 316 25.6 12.3 94.9
2023 339 23.4 14.4 92
2024 345 23.5 14.6 93

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 Southmost Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 684 n/a n/a n/a
1990 640 31.0 20.6 n/a
1991 567 57.7 9.8 n/a
1992 657 35.3 18.6 88.6
1993 690 37.0 18.6 92.3
1994 735 38.8 18.9 86.9
1995 746 37.4 19.9 27.5
1996 746 37.4 19.9 27.5
1997 566 31.9 17.7 20.8
1998 629 35.1 17.9 14.3
1999 701 37.6 18.6 10.4
2000 681 39.6 17.2 4.4
2001 743 42.4 17.5 1.9
2002 734 42.1 17.4 0
2003 734 42.1 17.4 0
2004 745 42.0 17.7 0
2005 767 44.6 17.2 0
2006 798 48.5 16.5 0
2007 620 40.5 15.3 0
2008 593 41.7 14.2 0
2009 582 39.4 14.7 0
2010 579 38.5 15.0 0
2011 603 37.2 16.2 0
2012 582 36.4 15.9 0
2013 519 32.8 15.7 99.4
2014 472 31.4 14.9 98.5
2015 455 30.0 15.1 93.4
2016 462 31.0 14.9 94.2
2017 399 30.5 13.0 98.7
2018 396 30.1 13.1 98.5
2019 360 26.3 13.6 93.6
2020 358 27.4 13.0 93.3
2021 333 27.4 12.1 95.5
2022 316 25.6 12.3 94.9
2023 339 23.4 14.4 92
2024 345 23.5 14.6 93

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 Southmost Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $907 (8.4%) $9,953 (91.6%) $10,860
2020 $1,155 (9.7%) $10,779 (90.3%) $11,934
2021 $1,895 (14.2%) $11,415 (85.8%) $13,311

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southmost Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 853rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 809th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Southmost Elementary)5058
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4452
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southmost Elementary)5969
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5449
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Southmost Elementary)6148
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5046
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southmost Elementary)4360
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5252
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Southmost Elementary)6769
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southmost Elementary)5769
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))6962
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Southmost Elementary)6753
 14%
   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 Students360339
 5.8%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic355327
 7.9%
Pacific Islander00
White58
 60%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.6%92%
 1.6%


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Students at Southmost Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

Southmost Elementary ranks 1955th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 345 students attended Southmost Elementary.


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