Paredes Elementary

Summary:

Paredes Elementary is a public elementary school in Brownsville, Texas, serving 778 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.

Paredes Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in STAAR test scores, with significantly higher proficiency rates in reading and math across multiple grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 58.89% of 3rd graders, 75.73% of 4th graders, and 66.93% of 5th graders at Paredes Elementary were proficient in reading, compared to the district (47.94%, 56.85%, and 55.1%) and the state (48.85%, 50.66%, and 53.96%). The school also excels in STAAR Spanish assessments for its Spanish-speaking students. Paredes Elementary has a strong track record of high rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger, consistently placing in the top 15% of Texas elementary schools.

Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Paredes Elementary has been able to achieve exceptional academic results, outperforming nearby schools like Benavides Elementary and Burns Elementary. The school's ability to overcome socioeconomic challenges and provide a high-quality education to its diverse student population, which is over 96% Hispanic, is particularly noteworthy and serves as a model for other schools serving similar demographics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3700 Heritage Trl
       Brownsville, TX  78521


(956) 574-5582

District: Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,255 Help


Students who attend Paredes Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Vela Middle
High:    Brownsville Early College High School
    Hanna Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  778

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.1%
Asian:
1.5%
White:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.6% Help


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Compare Details Paredes Elementary ranks better than 85.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th 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 82.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.1%), Asian (1.5%), White (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paredes Elementary is 14.8, which is the 12th best among 34 elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paredes Elementary is $10,255. 32 elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Paredes Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Paredes Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Paredes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.08 573rd 3465 83.5%
2005 76.22 640th 3475 81.6%
2006 82.97 264th 3476 92.4%
2007 77.16 608th 3724 83.7%
2008 74.16 800th 3768 78.8%
2009 75.33 748th 3884 80.7%
2010 72.86 923rd 3937 76.6%
2011 67.64 1334th 4095 67.4%
2012 71.93 1036th 4206 75.4%
2013 81.87 565th 4221 86.6%
2014 77.27 849th 4260 80.1%
2015 76.74 919th 4320 78.7%
2016 90.36 191st 4286 95.5%
2017 90.73 334th 4329 92.3%
2018 90.75 316th 4359 92.8%
2019 93.88 212th 4479 95.3%
2021 66.76 1271st 4578 72.2%
2022 83.42 622nd 4581 86.4%
2023 90.46 357th 4647 92.3%
2024 82.12 675th 4675 85.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Paredes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.13 1060th 3226 67.1%
2019 84.30 209th 3333 93.7%
2021 53.86 1280th 3446 62.9%
2022 73.53 558th 3487 84.0%
2023 85.87 228th 3556 93.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Paredes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.61 714th 3558 79.9%
2019 81.36 279th 3684 92.4%
2021 38.97 2117th 3799 44.3%
2022 65.58 849th 3952 78.5%
2023 66.62 817th 4086 80.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paredes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.15 42nd 4264 99.0%
2019 96.47 38th 4309 99.1%
2021 72.94 713th 4451 84.0%
2022 90.56 160th 4477 96.4%
2023 96.30 46th 4521 99.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Paredes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.07 246th 4306 94.3%
2019 93.05 192nd 4348 95.6%
2021 64.97 1278th 4499 71.6%
2022 83.30 553rd 4561 87.9%
2023 85.59 487th 4588 89.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Paredes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.37 1135th 3106 63.5%
2019 62.25 1366th 3184 57.1%
2021 44.76 1943rd 3006 35.4%
2022 57.77 1528th 2958 48.3%
2023 63.94 1237th 2980 58.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Paredes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.09 228th 4240 94.6%
2019 91.86 126th 4295 97.1%
2021 73.92 573rd 4331 86.8%
2022 88.80 211th 4461 95.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Paredes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.22 497th 4319 88.5%
2019 90.72 293rd 4357 93.3%
2021 65.94 1245th 4498 72.3%
2022 80.15 711th 4563 84.4%
2023 91.15 286th 4585 93.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Paredes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.76 66th 1005 93.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Paredes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.81 117th 4168 97.2%
2019 96.03 64th 4188 98.5%
2021 73.67 736th 4329 83.0%
2022 87.78 272nd 4376 93.8%
2023 93.41 126th 4401 97.1%
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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 Paredes Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 20 4 21 785 4 n/a n/a 0 834
2003 20 4 21 785 4 n/a n/a 0 834
2004 19 10 23 880 4 n/a n/a 0 936
2005 26 10 32 972 1 n/a n/a 0 1041
2006 34 11 24 1114 0 n/a n/a 0 1183
2007 33 9 32 1111 0 n/a n/a 0 1185
2008 37 6 31 1092 0 n/a n/a 0 1166
2009 25 5 25 1072 0 n/a n/a 0 1127
2010 23 3 24 1058 0 n/a n/a 0 1108
2011 18 1 21 1048 0 0 0 0 1088
2012 9 1 19 1047 0 0 0 0 1076
2013 9 4 20 767 0 0 0 0 800
2014 12 2 15 823 0 0 0 0 852
2015 9 0 15 757 0 0 0 0 781
2016 11 3 15 820 0 0 0 0 849
2017 17 2 18 895 0 0 0 0 932
2018 16 8 18 927 0 0 0 0 969
2019 25 6 17 920 0 0 0 0 968
2020 9 4 13 846 0 0 0 0 872
2021 8 1 10 778 0 0 0 0 797
2022 11 2 9 761 0 0 0 0 783
2023 11 5 12 748 0 1 1 0 778

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 Paredes Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 834 49.0 17.0 0.2
2003 834 49.0 17.0 0.2
2004 936 51.2 18.3 0
2005 1041 57.6 18.1 0
2006 1183 65.5 18.1 0
2007 1185 71.0 16.7 0
2008 1166 73.3 15.9 0
2009 1127 71.0 15.9 0
2010 1108 70.0 15.8 0
2011 1088 69.0 15.7 0
2012 1076 63.0 17.0 0
2013 800 49.9 16.0 84.6
2014 852 49.0 17.3 87.6
2015 781 51.0 15.3 83.9
2016 849 48.0 17.6 84.6
2017 932 50.9 18.2 87.1
2018 969 53.3 18.1 90
2019 968 56.4 17.1 77.8
2020 872 53.4 16.3 85.9
2021 797 48.9 16.2 84.6
2022 783 52.0 15.0 88
2023 778 52.2 14.8 85.6

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 Paredes Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 834 49.0 17.0 0.2
2003 834 49.0 17.0 0.2
2004 936 51.2 18.3 0
2005 1041 57.6 18.1 0
2006 1183 65.5 18.1 0
2007 1185 71.0 16.7 0
2008 1166 73.3 15.9 0
2009 1127 71.0 15.9 0
2010 1108 70.0 15.8 0
2011 1088 69.0 15.7 0
2012 1076 63.0 17.0 0
2013 800 49.9 16.0 84.6
2014 852 49.0 17.3 87.6
2015 781 51.0 15.3 83.9
2016 849 48.0 17.6 84.6
2017 932 50.9 18.2 87.1
2018 969 53.3 18.1 90
2019 968 56.4 17.1 77.8
2020 872 53.4 16.3 85.9
2021 797 48.9 16.2 84.6
2022 783 52.0 15.0 88
2023 778 52.2 14.8 85.6

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 Paredes Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $610 (7.3%) $7,716 (92.7%) $8,326
2020 $1,054 (10.7%) $8,827 (89.3%) $9,881
2021 $1,381 (13.5%) $8,874 (86.5%) $10,255

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Paredes Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 212th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 357th of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Paredes Elementary)6775
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4452
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Paredes Elementary)7267
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5449
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Paredes Elementary)6869
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5046
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Paredes Elementary)7269
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5252
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Paredes Elementary)7174
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Paredes Elementary)8473
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))6962
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Paredes Elementary)7555
 20%
   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 Students968778
 19.6%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian1712
 29.4%
Hispanic920748
 18.7%
Pacific Islander01
White2511
 56%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.8%85.6%
 7.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 778 students attended Paredes Elementary.

Students at Paredes Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% White.

Paredes Elementary ranks 675th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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