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Perez Elementary is a public elementary school in Brownsville, Texas, serving 628 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.
Perez Elementary faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 98.25% Hispanic and over 95% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's test scores, particularly in reading and math, are consistently lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 37.33% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 47.94% for the district and 48.85% for the state. Perez Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 1031 out of 4359 Texas elementary schools in 2017-2018 (4-star rating) to a current ranking of 2757 out of 4675 (2-star rating).
When comparing Perez Elementary to other nearby schools in the Brownsville ISD, such as Egly Elementary and Martin Elementary, it performs worse on most metrics, including test scores, rankings, and free/reduced lunch rates. Perez Elementary's performance on various student subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, is also consistently lower than the state averages for those subgroups. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and a more strategic approach to resource allocation and student support.
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