Bryss Academy

Summary:

Bryss Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Brownsville, Texas, with a predominantly Hispanic student population. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the surrounding Brownsville Independent School District and the state of Texas on standardized tests, making it a standout educational option in the area.

Bryss Academy's academic excellence is evident across multiple grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 75% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in reading, compared to just 50% in the district and 48.85% statewide. The school's performance is particularly impressive for specific student groups, such as male students, Hispanic students, English language learners, and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, all of which rank among the top Texas elementary schools in their respective categories. Additionally, Bryss Academy maintains a 0% dropout rate and spends significantly more per student ($14,324) than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Bryss Academy stands out as a model of success. While Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville lags behind in academic performance, Port O'Connor School, a small public elementary school about 1.3 miles away, has a higher statewide ranking but serves a more affluent and less Hispanic student population. Bryss Academy's exceptional results, coupled with its targeted support for diverse learners, make it a shining example of what a public charter school can achieve in serving the needs of the Brownsville community.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 2255 N Coria St
       Brownsville, TX  78520


(956) 574-7100

District: Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success

SchoolDigger Rank:
493rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,324 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  508

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.2%
White:
0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.9% Help


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Compare Details Bryss Academy ranks better than 89.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bryss Academy ranks better than 86.5% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.31. (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 (99.2%), White (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bryss Academy is 15.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bryss Academy is $14,324.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bryss Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Bryss Academy 493rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Bryss Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Bryss Academy 319th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Bryss Academy in the ranking list.)

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Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success:

SchoolDigger ranks Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success 417th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bryss Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Bryss Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.97 2466th 3476 29.1%
2007 43.22 2535th 3724 31.9%
2008 32.92 3004th 3768 20.3%
2009 28.68 3252nd 3884 16.3%
2010 46.75 2498th 3937 36.6%
2011 45.40 2673rd 4095 34.7%
2012 24.89 3645th 4206 13.3%
2013 38.76 2937th 4221 30.4%
2014 39.52 2935th 4260 31.1%
2015 30.46 3314th 4320 23.3%
2016 60.76 1728th 4286 59.7%
2017 54.39 1740th 4329 59.8%
2018 83.95 559th 4359 87.2%
2019 73.14 953rd 4479 78.7%
2021 20.69 3800th 4578 17.0%
2022 62.89 1477th 4581 67.8%
2023 85.59 547th 4647 88.2%
2024 87.05 493rd 4675 89.5%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Bryss Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.03 134th 3226 95.8%
2019 76.94 400th 3333 88.0%
2021 38.59 2158th 3446 37.4%
2022 76.20 467th 3487 86.6%
2023 92.97 95th 3556 97.3%
2024 92.92 153rd 3638 95.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Bryss Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.34 67th 4261 98.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bryss Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.43 92nd 4264 97.8%
2019 82.98 325th 4309 92.5%
2021 29.89 3397th 4451 23.7%
2022 73.11 742nd 4477 83.4%
2023 92.15 114th 4521 97.5%
2024 95.65 58th 4560 98.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Bryss Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.24 581st 4306 86.5%
2019 70.14 1014th 4348 76.7%
2021 20.03 3881st 4499 13.7%
2022 60.29 1554th 4561 65.9%
2023 75.57 865th 4588 81.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Bryss Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.99 89th 4240 97.9%
2019 84.58 282nd 4295 93.4%
2021 44.32 2240th 4331 48.3%
2022 81.02 411th 4461 90.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Bryss Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.52 607th 4319 85.9%
2019 73.02 894th 4357 79.5%
2021 24.26 3575th 4498 20.5%
2022 65.15 1322nd 4563 71.0%
2023 91.09 289th 4585 93.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Bryss Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.53 240th 4168 94.2%
2019 78.04 524th 4188 87.5%
2021 26.15 3502nd 4329 19.1%
2022 69.22 968th 4376 77.9%
2023 89.60 228th 4401 94.8%
2024 93.21 122nd 4431 97.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bryss Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bryss Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 25.60 1634th 1973 17.2%
2014 38.24 1330th 1987 33.1%
2015 21.74 1757th 2043 14.0%
2016 63.46 726th 1987 63.5%
2017 44.82 1044th 2027 48.5%
2018 63.90 580th 2080 72.1%
2019 58.92 741st 2193 66.2%
2021 45.24 1148th 2252 49.0%
2022 81.17 314th 2254 86.1%
2023 79.45 342nd 2330 85.3%
2024 80.31 319th 2361 86.5%
See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Bryss Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.79 129th 1376 90.6%
2019 79.26 143rd 1445 90.1%
2021 63.18 334th 1592 79.0%
2022 94.59 37th 1643 97.7%
2023 92.93 64th 1720 96.3%
2024 88.50 108th 1760 93.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bryss Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.88 222nd 2039 89.1%
2019 71.58 351st 2073 83.1%
2021 57.57 728th 2172 66.5%
2022 89.77 94th 2220 95.8%
2023 87.46 123rd 2251 94.5%
2024 90.51 70th 2224 96.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Bryss Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.39 606th 2008 69.8%
2019 61.27 656th 2047 68.0%
2021 45.47 1117th 2151 48.1%
2022 81.55 275th 2221 87.6%
2023 76.33 381st 2241 83.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Bryss Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.93 98th 2008 95.1%
2019 75.80 232nd 2058 88.7%
2021 64.08 458th 2118 78.4%
2022 94.86 46th 2182 97.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Bryss Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.45 603rd 2030 70.3%
2019 54.60 787th 2069 62.0%
2021 42.52 1185th 2168 45.3%
2022 75.52 371st 2228 83.3%
2023 80.19 306th 2245 86.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Bryss Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.90 355th 1895 81.3%
2019 66.04 461st 1935 76.2%
2021 53.33 783rd 2043 61.7%
2022 87.76 141st 2077 93.2%
2023 85.09 172nd 2116 91.9%
2024 87.13 118th 2108 94.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary 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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Enrollment information for Bryss Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 1 0 0 93 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2003 1 0 0 93 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2004 3 0 0 203 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2005 3 0 0 235 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2006 4 0 0 231 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2007 4 1 0 279 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2008 1 0 0 279 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2009 3 0 0 281 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2010 7 0 0 279 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2011 3 0 0 283 1 0 0 0 287
2012 0 0 0 288 1 0 0 0 289
2013 1 0 0 372 0 0 1 0 374
2014 0 0 0 381 0 0 0 0 381
2015 0 0 0 358 5 0 1 0 364
2016 2 0 0 337 2 0 0 0 341
2017 0 0 0 375 0 0 0 0 375
2018 0 0 0 373 0 0 0 0 373
2019 0 0 0 379 0 0 0 0 379
2020 0 0 0 383 0 0 0 0 383
2021 0 0 0 400 0 0 0 0 400
2022 0 0 0 478 0 0 0 0 478
2023 4 0 0 504 0 0 0 0 508

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 Bryss Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 94 6.0 15.7 95.7
2003 94 6.0 15.7 95.7
2004 206 11.0 18.7 91.7
2005 238 13.0 18.3 98.7
2006 235 14.0 16.8 98.7
2007 284 15.0 18.9 94
2008 280 15.0 18.7 98.9
2009 284 17.0 16.7 94.4
2010 286 15.0 19.0 96.5
2011 287 14.9 19.2 96.5
2012 289 18.7 15.3 97.2
2013 374 20.0 18.6 97.1
2014 381 21.0 18.1 97.4
2015 364 23.0 15.8 98.4
2016 341 18.0 18.9 99.1
2017 375 19.6 19.1 99.2
2018 373 22.7 16.3 98.1
2019 379 21.8 17.3 96.3
2020 383 22.3 17.1 98.4
2021 400 22.9 17.4 93.8
2022 478 29.1 16.4 94.6
2023 508 32.0 15.8 95.9

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 Bryss Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 94 6.0 15.7 95.7
2003 94 6.0 15.7 95.7
2004 206 11.0 18.7 91.7
2005 238 13.0 18.3 98.7
2006 235 14.0 16.8 98.7
2007 284 15.0 18.9 94
2008 280 15.0 18.7 98.9
2009 284 17.0 16.7 94.4
2010 286 15.0 19.0 96.5
2011 287 14.9 19.2 96.5
2012 289 18.7 15.3 97.2
2013 374 20.0 18.6 97.1
2014 381 21.0 18.1 97.4
2015 364 23.0 15.8 98.4
2016 341 18.0 18.9 99.1
2017 375 19.6 19.1 99.2
2018 373 22.7 16.3 98.1
2019 379 21.8 17.3 96.3
2020 383 22.3 17.1 98.4
2021 400 22.9 17.4 93.8
2022 478 29.1 16.4 94.6
2023 508 32.0 15.8 95.9

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 Bryss Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,634 (13.7%) $10,250 (86.3%) $11,884
2020 $1,815 (14.4%) $10,780 (85.6%) $12,596
2021 $2,965 (20.7%) $11,358 (79.3%) $14,324

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bryss Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 953rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 547th of 4647 Elementary schools
 9.5%
Ranks 741st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 342nd of 2330 Middle schools
 19.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Bryss Academy)3174
 43%
   3rd Grade Reading (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)3746
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bryss Academy)6268
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)5753
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Bryss Academy)8076
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)8060
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Bryss Academy)6573
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)4357
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bryss Academy)6179
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)4463
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Bryss Academy)0100
 100%
   4th Grade Reading (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)17100
 83%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Bryss Academy)5092
 42%
   5th Grade Reading (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)4162
 21%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bryss Academy)9282
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)6859
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Bryss Academy)8262
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)5844
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Bryss Academy)10088
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)10088
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
6th Grade Reading (Bryss Academy)2443
 19%
   6th Grade Reading (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)2240
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bryss Academy)7059
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)3830
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Bryss Academy)5676
 20%
   7th Grade Reading (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)4744
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bryss Academy)7873
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)6036
 24%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Bryss Academy)4985
 36%
   8th Grade Reading (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)3946
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Science (Bryss Academy)3247
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)2729
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bryss Academy)4065
 25%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)3538
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Bryss Academy)10074
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success)7062
 8%
   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 Students379508
 34%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic379504
 33%
Pacific Islander00
White04
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.3%95.9%
 0.4%


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Bryss Academy ranks 493rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Bryss Academy are 99% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 508 students attended Bryss Academy.


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