Palm Grove Elementary

Summary:

Palm Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Brownsville, Texas, serving 305 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.

Palm Grove Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 32% of 3rd-grade students at Palm Grove were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, significantly lower than the district (47.94%) and state (48.85%) averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1542 out of 4359 Texas elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 4092 out of 4578 in 2020-2021. Its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, from 1 to 3 stars out of 5, with the most recent rating being 3 stars.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools within the Brownsville Independent School District, such as Southmost Elementary and Aiken Elementary, Palm Grove Elementary generally performs worse on STAAR tests, with lower proficiency rates in reading, mathematics, and science. This may be due in part to the high percentage of students (97.38%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7942 Southmost Rd
       Brownsville, TX  78521-9104


(956) 982-3850

District: Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3038th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,916 Help


Students who attend Palm Grove Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  305

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.4%
White:
1.6%
African American:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.4% Help


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Compare Details Palm Grove Elementary ranks worse than 65% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 30th 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 36.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.4%), White (1.6%), African American (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palm Grove Elementary is 15.2. 18 elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palm Grove Elementary is $14,916, which is the 2nd highest among 34 elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Palm Grove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Grove Elementary 3038th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Palm Grove Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:


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 Palm Grove Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Palm Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.19 2625th 3465 24.2%
2005 35.78 2639th 3475 24.1%
2006 44.55 2305th 3476 33.7%
2007 33.94 2916th 3724 21.7%
2008 49.90 2209th 3768 41.4%
2009 56.45 1892nd 3884 51.3%
2010 51.02 2286th 3937 41.9%
2011 31.33 3338th 4095 18.5%
2012 28.50 3506th 4206 16.6%
2013 53.24 2112th 4221 50.0%
2014 51.77 2213th 4260 48.1%
2015 49.64 2355th 4320 45.5%
2016 45.77 2508th 4286 41.5%
2017 41.96 2398th 4329 44.6%
2018 58.71 1542nd 4359 64.6%
2019 51.50 1953rd 4479 56.4%
2021 16.79 4092nd 4578 10.6%
2022 49.53 2172nd 4581 52.6%
2023 51.80 2077th 4647 55.3%
2024 36.46 3038th 4675 35.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Palm Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.07 1494th 3226 53.7%
2019 45.64 1805th 3333 45.8%
2021 23.62 3027th 3446 12.2%
2022 48.83 1719th 3487 50.7%
2023 55.84 1366th 3556 61.6%
2024 43.61 1974th 3638 45.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Palm Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.52 2276th 3558 36.0%
2019 39.86 2070th 3684 43.8%
2021 25.71 3139th 3799 17.4%
2022 35.99 2581st 3952 34.7%
2023 36.31 2611th 4086 36.1%
2024 14.64 4084th 4261 4.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Palm Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.30 805th 4264 81.1%
2019 61.73 1254th 4309 70.9%
2021 24.35 3771st 4451 15.3%
2022 62.26 1347th 4477 69.9%
2023 64.97 1184th 4521 73.8%
2024 42.79 2692nd 4560 41.0%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Palm Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.29 90th 93 3.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Palm Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.48 1567th 4306 63.6%
2019 49.31 2102nd 4348 51.7%
2021 17.05 4074th 4499 9.4%
2022 45.29 2450th 4561 46.3%
2023 53.02 1980th 4588 56.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Palm Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.84 2078th 3106 33.1%
2019 29.62 2696th 3184 15.3%
2021 1.36 2999th 3006 0.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Palm Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.84 1204th 4240 71.6%
2019 72.77 672nd 4295 84.4%
2021 32.08 3203rd 4331 26.0%
2022 73.12 702nd 4461 84.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Palm Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.23 1680th 4319 61.1%
2019 52.45 1860th 4357 57.3%
2021 20.99 3807th 4498 15.4%
2022 52.70 2018th 4563 55.8%
2023 49.78 2170th 4585 52.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Palm Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.87 1113th 4168 73.3%
2019 58.41 1482nd 4188 64.6%
2021 21.03 3834th 4329 11.4%
2022 55.70 1714th 4376 60.8%
2023 57.35 1631st 4401 62.9%
2024 41.81 2636th 4431 40.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Palm Grove Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 3 0 0 458 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1990 2 0 0 496 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1991 3 0 0 506 0 n/a n/a -62 447
1992 2 0 0 499 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1993 3 0 1 522 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1994 1 0 1 538 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1995 4 0 1 671 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1996 4 0 1 671 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1997 5 0 1 422 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1998 3 0 0 397 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1999 2 0 0 385 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2000 3 0 0 372 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2001 1 0 0 466 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2002 4 0 0 576 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2003 4 0 0 576 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2004 0 0 0 625 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2005 1 0 0 681 0 n/a n/a 0 682
2006 4 0 0 686 0 n/a n/a 0 690
2007 2 3 0 678 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2008 1 1 0 631 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2009 0 1 0 611 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2010 0 0 0 630 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2011 0 0 0 628 0 0 0 0 628
2012 0 0 0 636 0 0 0 0 636
2013 1 0 0 584 0 0 0 0 585
2014 5 0 0 585 0 0 0 0 590
2015 6 0 0 567 0 0 0 0 573
2016 0 0 0 489 0 0 0 0 489
2017 5 0 0 471 1 0 0 0 477
2018 2 0 0 437 1 0 0 0 440
2019 24 0 0 383 1 0 0 0 408
2020 22 0 0 361 1 0 0 0 384
2021 0 0 0 373 0 0 0 0 373
2022 1 0 0 343 0 0 0 0 344
2023 5 3 0 297 0 0 0 0 305

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 Palm Grove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 461 n/a n/a n/a
1990 498 32.0 15.5 n/a
1991 447 43.6 10.2 n/a
1992 501 31.6 15.8 90
1993 526 32.0 16.4 89.9
1994 540 29.5 18.3 83
1995 676 40.1 16.9 32.8
1996 676 40.1 16.9 32.8
1997 428 29.9 14.3 25.5
1998 400 27.8 14.4 18.5
1999 387 26.5 14.6 0.5
2000 375 26.5 14.2 0.5
2001 467 27.9 16.7 0
2002 580 34.5 16.8 0
2003 580 34.5 16.8 0
2004 625 37.3 16.8 0
2005 682 36.4 18.7 0
2006 690 44.5 15.5 0
2007 683 41.8 16.3 0
2008 633 42.4 14.9 0.2
2009 612 42.4 14.4 0
2010 630 43.0 14.6 0
2011 628 42.0 14.9 0
2012 636 37.7 16.8 0
2013 585 38.7 15.1 98.6
2014 590 36.9 15.9 96.9
2015 573 38.0 15.0 96.9
2016 489 29.0 16.8 94.7
2017 477 29.6 16.1 96.6
2018 440 26.9 16.3 95.2
2019 408 25.8 15.7 93.9
2020 384 23.3 16.4 94.8
2021 373 24.2 15.3 98.1
2022 344 22.0 15.5 96.8
2023 305 20.0 15.2 97.4

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 Palm Grove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 461 n/a n/a n/a
1990 498 32.0 15.5 n/a
1991 447 43.6 10.2 n/a
1992 501 31.6 15.8 90
1993 526 32.0 16.4 89.9
1994 540 29.5 18.3 83
1995 676 40.1 16.9 32.8
1996 676 40.1 16.9 32.8
1997 428 29.9 14.3 25.5
1998 400 27.8 14.4 18.5
1999 387 26.5 14.6 0.5
2000 375 26.5 14.2 0.5
2001 467 27.9 16.7 0
2002 580 34.5 16.8 0
2003 580 34.5 16.8 0
2004 625 37.3 16.8 0
2005 682 36.4 18.7 0
2006 690 44.5 15.5 0
2007 683 41.8 16.3 0
2008 633 42.4 14.9 0.2
2009 612 42.4 14.4 0
2010 630 43.0 14.6 0
2011 628 42.0 14.9 0
2012 636 37.7 16.8 0
2013 585 38.7 15.1 98.6
2014 590 36.9 15.9 96.9
2015 573 38.0 15.0 96.9
2016 489 29.0 16.8 94.7
2017 477 29.6 16.1 96.6
2018 440 26.9 16.3 95.2
2019 408 25.8 15.7 93.9
2020 384 23.3 16.4 94.8
2021 373 24.2 15.3 98.1
2022 344 22.0 15.5 96.8
2023 305 20.0 15.2 97.4

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 Palm Grove Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,141 (8.7%) $11,921 (91.3%) $13,062
2020 $1,437 (10.3%) $12,469 (89.7%) $13,906
2021 $1,931 (12.9%) $12,985 (87.1%) $14,916

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Palm Grove Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1953rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2077th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Palm Grove Elementary)3334
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4452
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Grove Elementary)5229
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5449
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Palm Grove Elementary)3335
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5046
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Grove Elementary)4749
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5252
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Palm Grove Elementary)5263
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Grove Elementary)5772
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))6962
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Palm Grove Elementary)5740
 17%
   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 Students408305
 25.2%
African American03
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic383297
 22.5%
Pacific Islander00
White245
 79.2%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.9%97.4%
 3.5%


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Palm Grove Elementary ranks 3038th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 305 students attended Palm Grove Elementary.

Students at Palm Grove Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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