BROWNSVILLE ISD

Texas · Public School District

Schools

37,898

Students

$14,771

Per-Pupil Spend

≈ nat'l avg

89.2%

Free Lunch Rate

+37pp vs nat'l

93.2%

Graduation Rate

+6.7pp vs nat'l

District Overview

BROWNSVILLE ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 37,898 students across 56 schools. It includes 34 elementary, 10 middle, 10 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,771 is near the national average for a US public school district. 89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (56)

Elementary Schools34 schools

School	Grades	Students
AIKEN EL	PK–05	570
BENAVIDES EL	PK–05	882
BREEDEN EL	PK–05	569
BRITE EL	PK–05	545
BURNS EL	PK–05	604
CANALES EL	PK–05	654
CASTANEDA EL	PK–05	474
CHAMPION EL	PK–05	655
CROMACK EL	PK–05	501
DEL CASTILLO EL	PK–05	228
EGLY EL	PK–05	546
EL JARDIN EL	PK–05	360
GALLEGOS EL	PK–05	396
GARDEN PARK EL	PK–05	398
GARZA EL	PK–05	238
GONZALEZ EL	PK–05	653
HUDSON EL	PK–05	666
KELLER EL	PK–05	532
MARTIN EL	PK–05	438
MORNINGSIDE EL	PK–05	424
ORTIZ EL	PK–05	500
PALM GROVE EL	PK–05	305
PAREDES EL	PK–05	778
PENA EL	PK–05	472
PEREZ EL	PK–05	628
PULLAM EL	PK–05	841
PUTEGNAT EL	PK–05	478
RUSSELL EL	PK–05	486
SHARP EL	PK–05	470
SKINNER EL	PK–05	333
SOUTHMOST EL	PK–05	339
VERMILLION ROAD EL	PK–05	618
VILLA NUEVA EL	PK–05	361
YTURRIA EL	PK–05	548

Middle Schools10 schools

School	Grades	Students
BESTEIRO MIDDLE	06–08	575
FAULK MIDDLE	06–08	976
GARCIA MIDDLE	06–08	893
LUCIO MIDDLE	06–08	698
MANZANO MIDDLE	06–08	905
OLIVEIRA MIDDLE	06–08	802
PERKINS MIDDLE	06–08	571
STELL MIDDLE	06–08	781
STILLMAN MIDDLE	06–08	1,095
VELA MIDDLE	06–08	638

High Schools10 schools

School	Grades	Students
BROWNSVILLE ACADEMIC CENTER	06–12	0
BROWNSVILLE EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	348
BROWNSVILLE LEARNING ACADEMY	06–12	0
CAMERON CO J J A E P	07–12	21
HANNA EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	2,246
LOPEZ EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	1,831
PACE EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	1,788
PORTER EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	1,814
RIVERA EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	2,254
VETERANS MEMORIAL EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	2,172

Other Schools2 schools

School	Grades	Students
ADULT ED	AE–AE	0
LINCOLN PARK SCH	PK–12	0

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,771Near national avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

56%

14%

State

55.9%

Local (property tax)

13.9%

Federal

30.3%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

Schools

37,898

Students

89%

Free Lunch

$15K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate93.2%

Opportunity Score40/100

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School Rankings

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Strengths & Considerations

Strong graduation outcomes

93.2% graduation rate — 6.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.

Range of school options

With 56 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.

High economic need in community

89% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.

Heavy reliance on federal aid

30% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in BROWNSVILLE ISD?

BROWNSVILLE ISD has 56 public schools, serving a total of 37,898 students.

What is the graduation rate for BROWNSVILLE ISD?

The graduation rate is 93.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.

How much does BROWNSVILLE ISD spend per student?

BROWNSVILLE ISD spends $14,771 per pupil — 3% above the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BROWNSVILLE ISD?

89% of students in BROWNSVILLE ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in BROWNSVILLE ISD?

No, BROWNSVILLE ISD does not currently include any charter schools.

What grade levels does BROWNSVILLE ISD serve?

BROWNSVILLE ISD serves grades PK through AE, covering elementary level.

What is the opportunity score for BROWNSVILLE ISD?

The median opportunity score across schools in BROWNSVILLE ISD is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.