Stell Middle

Summary:

Stell Middle is a public middle school located in Brownsville, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 781, predominantly Hispanic. Despite increased per-student spending, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) and the state of Texas on STAAR assessments, ranking in the bottom half of Texas middle schools with a 1 or 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stell Middle's academic performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic, English Language Learner, special education, and low socioeconomic status students performing well below the state averages in reading and math. The school has also seen a gradual increase in its dropout rate, reaching 1.1% in 2021-2022, higher than the district and state averages. Compared to other middle schools in the BISD, such as Besteiro Middle, Lucio Middle, and Stillman Middle, Stell Middle's academic performance is generally lower, though it is comparable to or slightly better than some nearby schools like Perkins Middle and Oliveira Middle.

Despite the increased per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Stell Middle's academic struggles suggest that factors beyond just funding and resources may be contributing to the school's challenges. Further investigation into the school's practices and strategies would be necessary to identify the root causes and potential solutions to improve student achievement at Stell Middle.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1105 Los Ebanos Blvd
       Brownsville, TX  78520-8729


(956) 548-8560

District: Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1628th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,035 Help


Students who attend Stell Middle usually attend:

High:    Brownsville Early College High School
    Pace Early College High School

Feeder schools for Stell Middle:

Elementary:    Garden Park Elementary
    Russell Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  781

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.3%
White:
1.2%
African American:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stell Middle ranks worse than 69% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 9th among 10 ranked middle schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.11. (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 (98.3%), White (1.2%), Asian (0.3%). (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 Stell Middle is 13.6. 5 middle 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 Stell Middle is $11,035. 5 middle schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Stell Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Stell Middle 1628th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Stell Middle in the ranking list.)

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 Stell Middle

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Rank History for all students at Stell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.94 568th 1573 63.9%
2005 60.40 635th 1582 59.9%
2006 62.16 620th 1585 60.9%
2007 61.82 645th 1684 61.7%
2008 59.29 738th 1718 57.0%
2009 65.41 566th 1763 67.9%
2010 56.97 858th 1803 52.4%
2011 43.61 1308th 1895 31.0%
2012 28.00 1554th 1951 20.3%
2013 33.96 1464th 1973 25.8%
2014 27.12 1581st 1987 20.4%
2015 23.38 1729th 2043 15.4%
2016 34.72 1449th 1987 27.1%
2017 27.63 1543rd 2027 23.9%
2018 32.00 1466th 2080 29.5%
2019 35.73 1427th 2193 34.9%
2021 17.55 1959th 2252 13.0%
2022 26.37 1756th 2254 22.1%
2023 30.64 1703rd 2330 26.9%
2024 33.11 1628th 2361 31.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.43 975th 1376 29.1%
2019 36.04 942nd 1445 34.8%
2021 24.66 1411th 1592 11.4%
2022 28.26 1331st 1643 19.0%
2023 30.52 1281st 1720 25.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Stell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.50 1137th 1597 28.8%
2019 48.00 651st 1626 60.0%
2021 35.06 1116th 1712 34.8%
2022 33.46 1227th 1757 30.2%
2023 37.01 1121st 1815 38.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.00 1110th 2039 45.6%
2019 45.97 1077th 2073 48.0%
2021 24.44 1820th 2172 16.2%
2022 36.24 1480th 2220 33.3%
2023 40.16 1367th 2251 39.3%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Stell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.35 75th 125 40.0%
2019 51.15 47th 108 56.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Stell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.24 1421st 2008 29.2%
2019 37.36 1319th 2047 35.6%
2021 17.07 1919th 2151 10.8%
2022 24.38 1795th 2221 19.2%
2023 28.59 1718th 2241 23.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Stell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.18 1319th 1430 7.8%
2019 20.16 1298th 1446 10.2%
2021 9.02 1418th 1501 5.5%
2022 7.03 1445th 1488 2.9%
2023 14.48 1370th 1481 7.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Stell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.89 1415th 2008 29.5%
2019 48.11 917th 2058 55.4%
2021 29.83 1641st 2118 22.5%
2022 47.39 964th 2182 55.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Stell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.54 1497th 2030 26.3%
2019 33.53 1412th 2069 31.8%
2021 19.86 1851st 2168 14.6%
2022 29.01 1676th 2228 24.8%
2023 32.20 1575th 2245 29.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.90 1173rd 1895 38.1%
2019 42.88 1064th 1935 45.0%
2021 22.06 1756th 2043 14.0%
2022 32.42 1498th 2077 27.9%
2023 36.89 1390th 2116 34.3%
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Rank History for White students at Stell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.99 934th 1749 46.6%
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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 Stell Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 58 0 2 770 2 n/a n/a 0 832
1990 51 0 1 794 2 n/a n/a 0 848
1991 38 0 2 767 1 n/a n/a 0 808
1992 47 0 2 761 2 n/a n/a 0 812
1993 66 1 9 849 0 n/a n/a 0 925
1994 68 1 8 1047 0 n/a n/a 0 1124
1995 48 1 2 979 2 n/a n/a 0 1032
1996 48 1 2 979 2 n/a n/a 0 1032
1997 46 3 1 951 1 n/a n/a 0 1002
1998 49 2 2 919 0 n/a n/a 0 972
1999 39 3 1 937 0 n/a n/a 0 980
2000 44 2 0 842 0 n/a n/a 0 888
2001 46 3 2 835 0 n/a n/a 0 886
2002 50 2 1 1037 1 n/a n/a 0 1091
2003 50 2 1 1037 1 n/a n/a 0 1091
2004 56 1 1 1075 2 n/a n/a 0 1135
2005 48 1 2 1226 2 n/a n/a 0 1279
2006 36 0 2 1016 1 n/a n/a 0 1055
2007 26 0 1 981 0 n/a n/a 0 1008
2008 30 0 2 991 0 n/a n/a 0 1023
2009 25 1 3 994 0 n/a n/a 0 1023
2010 33 2 0 1033 0 n/a n/a 0 1068
2011 18 2 0 1046 0 0 0 0 1066
2012 16 2 2 1056 0 0 0 0 1076
2013 20 0 2 1036 0 0 0 0 1058
2014 12 1 1 1052 0 0 0 0 1066
2015 9 1 1 978 0 0 0 0 989
2016 11 1 1 867 0 0 0 0 880
2017 9 1 1 959 0 0 0 0 970
2018 5 0 1 1035 0 0 0 0 1041
2019 12 0 0 970 0 0 0 0 982
2020 8 0 0 898 0 0 0 0 906
2021 2 2 0 882 0 0 0 0 886
2022 2 0 0 817 0 0 0 0 819
2023 9 2 2 768 0 0 0 0 781

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 Stell Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 832 n/a n/a n/a
1990 848 58.0 14.6 n/a
1991 808 55.1 14.6 n/a
1992 812 53.6 15.1 66
1993 925 62.0 14.9 69.3
1994 1124 67.9 16.6 70.8
1995 1032 76.0 13.6 34.7
1996 1032 76.0 13.6 34.7
1997 1002 77.6 12.9 52.4
1998 972 74.8 13.0 49.2
1999 980 71.2 13.8 48.2
2000 888 73.7 12.0 54.8
2001 886 65.5 13.5 47
2002 1091 84.0 13.0 7.7
2003 1091 84.0 13.0 7.7
2004 1135 77.3 14.7 6.8
2005 1279 78.6 16.3 6.1
2006 1055 74.8 14.1 0
2007 1008 73.0 13.8 0.4
2008 1023 74.1 13.8 1.2
2009 1023 75.7 13.5 0
2010 1068 74.0 14.4 0
2011 1066 75.8 14.0 0
2012 1076 70.1 15.3 0
2013 1058 65.6 16.1 98.7
2014 1066 62.7 16.9 98.2
2015 989 67.0 14.7 99.7
2016 880 65.0 13.5 97.3
2017 970 62.5 15.5 98.4
2018 1041 70.2 14.8 98.2
2019 982 66.5 14.7 93.4
2020 906 60.0 15.0 95.7
2021 886 58.2 15.2 97.3
2022 819 56.7 14.4 94.7
2023 781 57.0 13.6 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 Stell Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 832 n/a n/a n/a
1990 848 58.0 14.6 n/a
1991 808 55.1 14.6 n/a
1992 812 53.6 15.1 66
1993 925 62.0 14.9 69.3
1994 1124 67.9 16.6 70.8
1995 1032 76.0 13.6 34.7
1996 1032 76.0 13.6 34.7
1997 1002 77.6 12.9 52.4
1998 972 74.8 13.0 49.2
1999 980 71.2 13.8 48.2
2000 888 73.7 12.0 54.8
2001 886 65.5 13.5 47
2002 1091 84.0 13.0 7.7
2003 1091 84.0 13.0 7.7
2004 1135 77.3 14.7 6.8
2005 1279 78.6 16.3 6.1
2006 1055 74.8 14.1 0
2007 1008 73.0 13.8 0.4
2008 1023 74.1 13.8 1.2
2009 1023 75.7 13.5 0
2010 1068 74.0 14.4 0
2011 1066 75.8 14.0 0
2012 1076 70.1 15.3 0
2013 1058 65.6 16.1 98.7
2014 1066 62.7 16.9 98.2
2015 989 67.0 14.7 99.7
2016 880 65.0 13.5 97.3
2017 970 62.5 15.5 98.4
2018 1041 70.2 14.8 98.2
2019 982 66.5 14.7 93.4
2020 906 60.0 15.0 95.7
2021 886 58.2 15.2 97.3
2022 819 56.7 14.4 94.7
2023 781 57.0 13.6 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 Stell Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $839 (8.9%) $8,609 (91.1%) $9,447
2020 $1,220 (11.6%) $9,323 (88.4%) $10,543
2021 $1,791 (16.2%) $9,244 (83.8%) $11,035

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stell Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1427th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1703rd of 2330 Middle schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Stell Middle)2443
 19%
   6th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))2952
 23%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stell Middle)3315
 18%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4232
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Stell Middle)3753
 16%
   7th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4358
 15%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stell Middle)249
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))3816
 22%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Stell Middle)4845
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stell Middle)4338
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4646
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Stell Middle)3220
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4130
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Stell Middle)3321
 12%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))3223
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Stell Middle)9796
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))8458
 26%
   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 Students982781
 20.5%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic970768
 20.8%
Pacific Islander00
White129
 25%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.4%95.9%
 2.5%


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Students at Stell Middle are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

Stell Middle ranks 1628th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 781 students attended Stell Middle.


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