Lopez Early College High School

Summary:

Lopez Early College High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Brownsville, Texas, with a student population of 1,831. The school is part of the Brownsville Independent School District, which has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Lopez Early College High School has seen improvements in its four-year graduation rates, reaching 88.1% in 2022-2023, the school's dropout rate has increased from 0.9% in 2017-2018 to 2.8% in 2020-2021, which is higher than the district and state averages. The school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams is mixed, with stronger results in U.S. History but lagging behind in Algebra I, English I Reading, and English II Reading. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, ranking highly for Migrant students but struggling with Gifted and Talented students.

When compared to other early college high schools in the Brownsville area, such as Brownsville Early College High School and Hanna Early College High School, Lopez Early College High School lags behind in several key metrics, including graduation rates and test scores. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 706 out of 1,797 Texas high schools in 2017-2018 to 1,248 out of 1,987 in 2023-2024, suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions to improve its overall performance and address the specific needs of its student population, which is predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3205 S Dakota Ave
       Brownsville, TX  78521-6212


(956) 982-7400

District: Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1248th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,383 Help


Feeder schools for Lopez Early College High School:

Elementary:    Aiken Elementary
    Brite Elementary
    El Jardin Elementary
    Garza Elementary
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Middle:    Besteiro Middle
    Lucio Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  1,831

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.6%
White:
0.4%
African American:
0.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.1% Help


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Compare Details Lopez Early College High School ranks worse than 62.8% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked high schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.41. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lopez Early College High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 (99.6%), White (0.4%), African American (0.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lopez Early College High School is 14.1, which is the 3rd best among 7 high schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lopez Early College High School is $12,383, which is the 2nd highest among 7 high schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lopez Early College High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lopez Early College High School 1248th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Lopez Early College High School 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 Lopez Early College High School

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Rank History for all students at Lopez Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.15 1175th 1427 17.7%
2005 28.94 1179th 1429 17.5%
2006 30.97 1148th 1430 19.7%
2007 36.67 1135th 1497 24.2%
2008 34.10 1212th 1510 19.7%
2009 43.34 1122nd 1539 27.1%
2010 45.79 1127th 1568 28.1%
2011 44.07 1228th 1672 26.6%
2012 25.50 1342nd 1603 16.3%
2013 14.45 1485th 1652 10.1%
2014 25.68 1406th 1734 18.9%
2015 44.61 1090th 1743 37.5%
2016 50.07 955th 1762 45.8%
2017 49.22 787th 1777 55.7%
2018 53.57 706th 1797 60.7%
2019 52.50 803rd 1857 56.8%
2021 32.44 1268th 1861 31.9%
2022 41.23 1087th 1876 42.1%
2023 39.23 1190th 1961 39.3%
2024 37.41 1248th 1987 37.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lopez Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.79 375th 1113 66.3%
2019 56.29 325th 1136 71.4%
2021 41.07 605th 1195 49.4%
2022 47.74 464th 1278 63.7%
2023 45.19 571st 1371 58.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lopez Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.67 430th 1347 68.1%
2019 64.59 278th 1357 79.5%
2021 34.67 905th 1382 34.5%
2022 40.83 750th 1418 47.1%
2023 40.46 800th 1478 45.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lopez Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.39 421st 1794 76.5%
2019 59.56 521st 1818 71.3%
2021 40.47 1092nd 1848 40.9%
2022 49.41 786th 1847 57.4%
2023 46.82 896th 1897 52.8%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Lopez Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.40 20th 131 84.7%
2019 62.99 33rd 113 70.8%
2021 47.66 47th 97 51.5%
2022 83.43 11th 114 90.4%
2023 74.00 17th 93 81.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Lopez Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.70 865th 1781 51.4%
2019 50.16 891st 1798 50.4%
2021 29.71 1321st 1815 27.2%
2022 37.98 1149th 1841 37.6%
2023 36.45 1210th 1891 36.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lopez Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.87 909th 1137 20.1%
2019 38.10 922nd 1145 19.5%
2021 33.28 955th 1177 18.9%
2022 42.02 893rd 1172 23.8%
2023 36.81 937th 1182 20.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lopez Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.57 483rd 1784 72.9%
2019 53.13 635th 1810 64.9%
2021 47.31 814th 1829 55.5%
2022 54.60 562nd 1837 69.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Lopez Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.27 693rd 1803 61.6%
2019 51.96 771st 1824 57.7%
2021 32.56 1247th 1840 32.2%
2022 41.23 1026th 1853 44.6%
2023 38.89 1137th 1913 40.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lopez Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.36 543rd 1691 67.9%
2019 57.09 601st 1714 64.9%
2021 37.90 1078th 1743 38.2%
2022 46.00 843rd 1762 52.2%
2023 44.33 951st 1820 47.7%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Lopez Early College High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 4 0 0 755 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1995 11 0 0 1429 0 n/a n/a 0 1440
1996 11 0 0 1429 0 n/a n/a 0 1440
1997 17 0 0 1492 1 n/a n/a 0 1510
1998 27 1 0 1597 0 n/a n/a 0 1625
1999 26 1 1 1542 0 n/a n/a 0 1570
2000 24 0 1 1664 0 n/a n/a 0 1689
2001 20 0 2 1727 0 n/a n/a 0 1749
2002 18 0 1 1719 2 n/a n/a 0 1740
2003 18 0 1 1719 2 n/a n/a 0 1740
2004 18 1 1 1809 1 n/a n/a 0 1830
2005 19 3 0 1948 1 n/a n/a 0 1971
2006 29 1 0 2142 2 n/a n/a 0 2174
2007 22 2 1 2223 1 n/a n/a 0 2249
2008 21 1 1 2190 1 n/a n/a 0 2214
2009 19 1 0 2228 1 n/a n/a 0 2249
2010 22 1 1 2214 1 n/a n/a 0 2239
2011 13 1 0 2259 0 0 0 0 2273
2012 11 2 0 2245 0 0 0 0 2258
2013 13 2 0 2125 1 0 0 0 2141
2014 11 3 0 2096 1 0 0 0 2111
2015 1 2 0 2119 0 0 0 0 2122
2016 6 2 0 2058 0 0 0 0 2066
2017 1 1 0 2022 0 0 0 0 2024
2018 2 1 0 2048 0 0 0 0 2051
2019 2 1 0 2010 0 0 0 0 2013
2020 4 1 0 1980 0 0 0 0 1985
2021 2 1 0 1919 0 0 0 0 1922
2022 7 1 0 1887 0 0 1 0 1896
2023 7 1 0 1823 0 0 0 0 1831

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lopez Early College High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 759 59.3 12.8 87.4
1995 1440 104.5 13.8 43.4
1996 1440 104.5 13.8 43.4
1997 1510 114.0 13.2 42.8
1998 1625 108.9 14.9 41.4
1999 1570 111.1 14.1 40.8
2000 1689 112.1 15.1 39.3
2001 1749 113.6 15.4 38.8
2002 1740 121.3 14.3 30.7
2003 1740 121.3 14.3 30.7
2004 1830 123.1 14.9 19.3
2005 1971 121.2 16.3 10
2006 2174 135.8 16.0 0
2007 2249 139.7 16.1 0.4
2008 2214 148.8 14.9 0.4
2009 2249 157.5 14.3 0.2
2010 2239 159.9 14.0 0
2011 2273 159.8 14.2 0.3
2012 2258 154.8 14.5 0.3
2013 2141 154.8 13.8 97.5
2014 2111 146.3 14.4 99
2015 2122 150.0 14.1 99.9
2016 2066 150.0 13.7 99.7
2017 2024 138.3 14.6 99.4
2018 2051 142.4 14.3 98.9
2019 2013 142.1 14.1 94
2020 1985 143.1 13.8 94.7
2021 1922 133.6 14.3 96.7
2022 1896 129.6 14.6 94.8
2023 1831 129.8 14.1 95.1

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 Lopez Early College High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 759 59.3 12.8 87.4
1995 1440 104.5 13.8 43.4
1996 1440 104.5 13.8 43.4
1997 1510 114.0 13.2 42.8
1998 1625 108.9 14.9 41.4
1999 1570 111.1 14.1 40.8
2000 1689 112.1 15.1 39.3
2001 1749 113.6 15.4 38.8
2002 1740 121.3 14.3 30.7
2003 1740 121.3 14.3 30.7
2004 1830 123.1 14.9 19.3
2005 1971 121.2 16.3 10
2006 2174 135.8 16.0 0
2007 2249 139.7 16.1 0.4
2008 2214 148.8 14.9 0.4
2009 2249 157.5 14.3 0.2
2010 2239 159.9 14.0 0
2011 2273 159.8 14.2 0.3
2012 2258 154.8 14.5 0.3
2013 2141 154.8 13.8 97.5
2014 2111 146.3 14.4 99
2015 2122 150.0 14.1 99.9
2016 2066 150.0 13.7 99.7
2017 2024 138.3 14.6 99.4
2018 2051 142.4 14.3 98.9
2019 2013 142.1 14.1 94
2020 1985 143.1 13.8 94.7
2021 1922 133.6 14.3 96.7
2022 1896 129.6 14.6 94.8
2023 1831 129.8 14.1 95.1

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 Lopez Early College High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $834 (7.2%) $10,683 (92.8%) $11,517
2020 $1,113 (9.2%) $10,922 (90.7%) $12,036
2021 $1,814 (14.6%) $10,569 (85.4%) $12,383

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lopez Early College High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 803rd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1190th of 1961 High schools
 17.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Lopez Early College High School)7536
 39%
   End of Course Algebra I (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))8458
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Lopez Early College High School)6553
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))6257
 5%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Lopez Early College High School)4639
 7%
   End of Course English I Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5058
 8%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Lopez Early College High School)3951
 12%
   End of Course English II Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4757
 10%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Lopez Early College High School)7971
 8%
   End of Course U.S. History (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))7371
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20131831
 9%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic20101823
 9.3%
Pacific Islander00
White27
 250%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94%95.1%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lopez Early College High School

Lopez Early College High School ranks 1248th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,831 students attended Lopez Early College High School.

Students at Lopez Early College High School are 100% Hispanic.

Lopez Early College High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Aiken Elementary
Elementary : Brite Elementary
Elementary : El Jardin Elementary
Elementary : Garza Elementary
Elementary : Morningside Elementary
Elementary : Palm Grove Elementary
Elementary : Southmost Elementary
Middle : Besteiro Middle
Middle : Lucio Middle


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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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