Brite Elementary

Summary:

Brite Elementary is a public elementary school in Brownsville, Texas, serving 545 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.

Brite Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (99.08%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 93.86% to 98.32% Hispanic. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, declining from a 4-star rating in 2017-2018 to a 2-star rating in 2020-2021, indicating a drop in performance compared to other Texas elementary schools. Brite Elementary's performance also varies across different student groups, with Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students performing relatively better than special education and English language learner students.

While Brite Elementary's overall academic performance is generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics and science, some nearby schools like Aiken Elementary and Vermillion Road Elementary have stronger academic outcomes. To help improve Brite Elementary's performance, the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support in the areas of mathematics, science, and for its special education and English language learner student populations.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 450 S Browne Ave
       Brownsville, TX  78521-9426


(956) 698-3000

District: Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1964th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,018 Help


Students who attend Brite Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  538

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.9%
White:
0.7%
African American:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.9% Help


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Compare Details Brite Elementary ranks better than 58% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 19th 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 53.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.9%), White (0.7%), Asian (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brite Elementary is 15.3, which is the 17th best among 34 elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brite Elementary is $11,018. 24 elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brite Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Brite Elementary 1964th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Brite 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 Brite Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Brite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 53.85 2044th 3884 47.4%
2010 61.13 1702nd 3937 56.8%
2011 67.81 1322nd 4095 67.7%
2012 72.03 1033rd 4206 75.4%
2013 76.00 848th 4221 79.9%
2014 60.02 1767th 4260 58.5%
2015 57.69 1923rd 4320 55.5%
2016 60.48 1742nd 4286 59.4%
2017 50.74 1925th 4329 55.5%
2018 79.23 703rd 4359 83.9%
2019 76.70 820th 4479 81.7%
2021 33.66 2920th 4578 36.2%
2022 55.61 1834th 4581 60.0%
2023 60.22 1596th 4647 65.7%
2024 53.11 1964th 4675 58.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.53 1100th 3226 65.9%
2019 39.05 2162nd 3333 35.1%
2021 35.71 2305th 3446 33.1%
2022 49.50 1679th 3487 51.8%
2023 44.83 1963rd 3556 44.8%
2024 55.95 1354th 3638 62.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.48 724th 3558 79.7%
2019 43.75 1820th 3684 50.6%
2021 28.47 2925th 3799 23.0%
2022 41.05 2195th 3952 44.5%
2023 32.38 2952nd 4086 27.8%
2024 23.63 3633rd 4261 14.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.72 144th 4264 96.6%
2019 88.64 178th 4309 95.9%
2021 43.27 2510th 4451 43.6%
2022 69.21 939th 4477 79.0%
2023 75.59 621st 4521 86.3%
2024 65.05 1197th 4560 73.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Brite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.55 641st 4306 85.1%
2019 75.09 804th 4348 81.5%
2021 23.97 3601st 4499 20.0%
2022 63.13 1415th 4561 69.0%
2023 66.79 1228th 4588 73.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Brite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.49 1234th 3106 60.3%
2019 51.01 1988th 3184 37.6%
2021 36.94 2161st 3006 28.1%
2023 76.52 179th 2980 94.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Brite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.60 726th 4240 82.9%
2019 61.79 1225th 4295 71.5%
2021 39.48 2605th 4331 39.9%
2022 68.14 933rd 4461 79.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Brite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.75 795th 4319 81.6%
2019 75.58 795th 4357 81.8%
2021 42.34 2415th 4498 46.3%
2022 47.96 2282nd 4563 50.0%
2023 51.97 2043rd 4585 55.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.39 345th 4168 91.7%
2019 81.94 404th 4188 90.4%
2021 41.39 2494th 4329 42.4%
2022 61.77 1351st 4376 69.1%
2023 68.38 1016th 4401 76.9%
2024 62.01 1329th 4431 70.0%
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Rank History for White students at Brite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.82 1731st 3082 43.8%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Brite Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 4 1 0 592 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2008 5 1 0 717 0 n/a n/a 0 723
2009 4 0 0 734 0 n/a n/a 0 738
2010 5 1 0 707 0 n/a n/a 0 713
2011 4 0 0 728 0 0 0 0 732
2012 2 0 0 703 0 0 0 0 705
2013 4 1 0 740 0 0 0 0 745
2014 4 0 0 743 0 0 0 0 747
2015 4 0 0 702 0 0 0 0 706
2016 4 0 0 653 1 0 0 0 658
2017 13 0 0 600 0 0 0 0 613
2018 17 0 0 596 0 0 0 0 613
2019 17 0 0 583 0 0 0 0 600
2020 14 0 0 570 0 0 0 0 584
2021 16 0 0 501 0 0 0 0 517
2022 17 0 0 469 0 0 0 0 486
2023 4 1 0 540 0 0 0 0 545
2024 4 1 1 532 0 0 0 0 538

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

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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 Brite Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 597 40.5 14.7 n/a
2008 723 43.3 16.7 0
2009 738 45.2 16.3 0
2010 713 46.9 15.1 0
2011 732 45.8 15.9 0
2012 705 44.5 15.8 0
2013 745 45.2 16.4 94.8
2014 747 42.0 17.7 96
2015 706 43.0 16.4 93.1
2016 658 40.0 16.4 92.4
2017 613 38.4 15.9 94.9
2018 613 34.5 17.7 95.8
2019 600 34.0 17.6 95.5
2020 584 36.1 16.1 93.5
2021 517 35.0 14.7 94
2022 486 33.0 14.7 94.7
2023 545 33.0 16.5 94.9
2024 538 35.0 15.3 92.9

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 Brite Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 597 40.5 14.7 n/a
2008 723 43.3 16.7 0
2009 738 45.2 16.3 0
2010 713 46.9 15.1 0
2011 732 45.8 15.9 0
2012 705 44.5 15.8 0
2013 745 45.2 16.4 94.8
2014 747 42.0 17.7 96
2015 706 43.0 16.4 93.1
2016 658 40.0 16.4 92.4
2017 613 38.4 15.9 94.9
2018 613 34.5 17.7 95.8
2019 600 34.0 17.6 95.5
2020 584 36.1 16.1 93.5
2021 517 35.0 14.7 94
2022 486 33.0 14.7 94.7
2023 545 33.0 16.5 94.9
2024 538 35.0 15.3 92.9

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 Brite Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $823 (9.5%) $7,857 (90.5%) $8,680
2020 $1,490 (14.8%) $8,579 (85.2%) $10,069
2021 $1,844 (16.7%) $9,174 (83.3%) $11,018

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brite Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 820th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1596th of 4647 Elementary schools
 16%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Brite Elementary)5353
   3rd Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4452
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brite Elementary)5651
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5449
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Brite Elementary)5237
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5046
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brite Elementary)4940
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5252
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Brite Elementary)5556
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brite Elementary)7967
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))6962
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Brite Elementary)6545
 20%
   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 Students600545
 9.2%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic583540
 7.4%
Pacific Islander00
White174
 76.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.5%94.9%
 0.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 538 students attended Brite Elementary.

Students at Brite Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

Brite Elementary ranks 1964th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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