Is Port O Connor School a good school?

Port O Connor School ranks 1028 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Port O Connor School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 65 students attended Port O Connor School.

What is the racial makeup of Port O Connor School?

Students at Port O Connor School are 58% White, 37% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Port O Connor School attend?

Students who attend Port O Connor School usually go on to attend: Middle : Travis Middle High : Calhoun High School

Port O Connor School

Summary:

Port O Connor School is a small elementary school in Brownsville, Texas, serving 63 students in grades PK-5. Despite its modest size, the school stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently ranking among the top 20% of Texas elementary schools.

Port O Connor School has achieved impressive proficiency rates on STAAR assessments, with 60% of 4th graders proficient in reading and 91.67% of 5th graders proficient in reading, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. In mathematics, the school also excels, with 60% of 4th graders and 83.33% of 5th graders meeting proficiency standards. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 57.14% White and 39.68% Hispanic, contributes to its success, as it has performed exceptionally well for various student subgroups, including female students, Hispanic students, and students from low-income families.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Perez Elementary and Idea Riverview Academy, which serve larger and more economically disadvantaged student populations, Port O Connor School stands out for its strong resources, small class sizes, and focus on student achievement. This is reflected in its high per-student spending of $14,017, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools. Despite the challenges faced by other schools in the region, Port O Connor School's impressive performance and supportive environment make it a standout choice for families in the Brownsville area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

508 W Monroe St
Port o Connor, TX 77982-0687

(361) 983-2341

District: Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1028^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,017

Students who attend Port O Connor School usually attend:

Middle:	Travis Middle
High:	Calhoun High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 65

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.5%

Hispanic:

36.9%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Port O Connor School ranks better than 78% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.52. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Port O Connor School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (58.5%), Hispanic (36.9%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Port O Connor School is 9.5, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Port O Connor School employs 6.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Port O Connor School is $14,017, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Port O Connor School:

SchoolDigger ranks Port O Connor School 1028^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Port O Connor School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd) 396^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Port O Connor School

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Rank History for all students at Port O Connor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	87.45	68^th	3465	98.0%
2005	88.24	62^nd	3475	98.2%
2006	63.62	1344^th	3476	61.3%
2007	64.63	1388^th	3724	62.7%
2008	87.24	98^th	3768	97.4%
2009	80.64	452^nd	3884	88.4%
2010	81.84	353^rd	3937	91.0%
2011	79.49	521^st	4095	87.3%
2012	70.82	1097^th	4206	73.9%
2013	73.87	967^th	4221	77.1%
2014	86.83	358^th	4260	91.6%
2015	93.69	35^th	4320	99.2%
2016	95.24	2^nd	4286	100.0%
2017	75.19	861^st	4329	80.1%
2018	70.31	1019^th	4359	76.6%
2019	61.31	1456^th	4479	67.5%
2021	84.64	586^th	4578	87.2%
2022	81.40	684^th	4581	85.1%
2023	97.12	92^nd	4647	98.0%
2024	72.52	1028^th	4675	78.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Port O Connor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	85.48	258^th	4264	93.9%
2019	54.25	1756^th	4309	59.2%
2021	80.62	413^th	4451	90.7%
2022	87.47	241^st	4477	94.6%
2024	81.40	417^th	4560	90.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Port O Connor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	71.12	964^th	4348	77.8%
2021	91.45	285^th	4499	93.7%
2022	88.17	356^th	4561	92.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Port O Connor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	93.78	93^rd	4240	97.8%
2019	61.40	1244^th	4295	71.0%
2021	64.33	991^st	4331	77.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Port O Connor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.41	1199^th	4319	72.2%
2019	63.53	1296^th	4357	70.3%
2021	72.18	994^th	4498	77.9%
2022	62.04	1481^st	4563	67.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Port O Connor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.47	1139^th	4168	72.7%
2019	51.28	1901^st	4188	54.6%
2021	79.07	544^th	4329	87.4%

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Rank History for White students at Port O Connor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	58.94	1183^rd	3127	62.2%
2021	64.98	903^rd	3082	70.7%
2022	63.79	1015^th	3082	67.1%
2024	63.66	1026^th	3078	66.7%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Port O Connor School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	75	0	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
1990	76	0	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
1991	77	0	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	-9	85
1992	93	0	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	111
1993	98	0	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
1994	97	0	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
1995	85	0	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
1996	85	0	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
1997	81	0	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
1998	83	0	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	115
1999	79	1	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	106
2000	62	1	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
2001	66	1	0	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	90
2002	74	1	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2003	74	1	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2004	73	1	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
2005	65	1	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	98
2006	58	1	0	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
2007	53	1	0	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	96
2008	50	1	0	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	93
2009	59	0	0	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
2010	53	0	0	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
2011	53	0	0	43	0	0	0	0	96
2012	58	0	0	39	0	0	0	0	97
2013	62	0	0	45	0	0	0	0	107
2014	55	0	0	38	0	0	0	0	93
2015	46	0	0	34	0	0	0	0	80
2016	48	0	0	29	0	0	0	0	77
2017	54	0	0	34	0	0	0	0	88
2018	55	0	0	32	0	0	3	0	90
2019	49	1	0	34	0	0	3	0	87
2020	41	0	0	38	0	0	2	0	81
2021	35	0	0	33	0	0	0	0	68
2022	35	0	0	31	0	0	1	0	67
2023	36	0	1	25	0	0	1	0	63
2024	38	0	1	24	0	0	2	0	65

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Port O Connor School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	90	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	95	9.0	10.5	n/a
1991	85	23.8	3.5	n/a
1992	111	7.6	14.6	34.2
1993	121	9.0	13.4	50.4
1994	120	10.0	12.0	43.3
1995	114	8.5	13.4	40.4
1996	114	8.5	13.4	40.4
1997	109	8.5	12.8	41.3
1998	115	9.1	12.6	43.5
1999	106	9.0	11.8	45.3
2000	82	7.6	10.8	46.3
2001	90	7.5	12.0	36.7
2002	100	8.0	12.5	61
2003	100	8.0	12.5	61
2004	105	7.2	14.6	57.1
2005	98	7.0	14.0	69.4
2006	102	8.0	12.8	66.7
2007	96	9.0	10.7	56.3
2008	93	9.0	10.3	61.3
2009	101	9.0	11.2	64.4
2010	103	9.0	11.4	70.9
2011	96	9.0	10.6	70.8
2012	97	8.0	12.1	59.8
2013	107	8.0	13.3	59.8
2014	93	8.0	11.6	51.6
2015	80	8.0	10.0	52.5
2016	77	7.0	11.0	55.8
2017	88	6.9	12.5	59.1
2018	90	7.0	12.8	52.2
2019	87	7.0	12.4	66.7
2020	81	7.0	11.5	67.9
2021	68	6.1	11.0	66.2
2022	67	7.1	9.4	65.7
2023	63	7.9	7.9	55.6
2024	65	6.8	9.5	58.5

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 Port O Connor School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	90	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	95	9.0	10.5	n/a
1991	85	23.8	3.5	n/a
1992	111	7.6	14.6	34.2
1993	121	9.0	13.4	50.4
1994	120	10.0	12.0	43.3
1995	114	8.5	13.4	40.4
1996	114	8.5	13.4	40.4
1997	109	8.5	12.8	41.3
1998	115	9.1	12.6	43.5
1999	106	9.0	11.8	45.3
2000	82	7.6	10.8	46.3
2001	90	7.5	12.0	36.7
2002	100	8.0	12.5	61
2003	100	8.0	12.5	61
2004	105	7.2	14.6	57.1
2005	98	7.0	14.0	69.4
2006	102	8.0	12.8	66.7
2007	96	9.0	10.7	56.3
2008	93	9.0	10.3	61.3
2009	101	9.0	11.2	64.4
2010	103	9.0	11.4	70.9
2011	96	9.0	10.6	70.8
2012	97	8.0	12.1	59.8
2013	107	8.0	13.3	59.8
2014	93	8.0	11.6	51.6
2015	80	8.0	10.0	52.5
2016	77	7.0	11.0	55.8
2017	88	6.9	12.5	59.1
2018	90	7.0	12.8	52.2
2019	87	7.0	12.4	66.7
2020	81	7.0	11.5	67.9
2021	68	6.1	11.0	66.2
2022	67	7.1	9.4	65.7
2023	63	7.9	7.9	55.6
2024	65	6.8	9.5	58.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Port O Connor School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,006 (9.3%)	$9,820 (90.7%)	$10,826
2020	$1,146 (9.2%)	$11,330 (90.8%)	$12,476
2021	$1,315 (9.4%)	$12,702 (90.6%)	$14,017

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Port O Connor School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1456^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 92^nd of 4647 Elementary schools	30.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Port O Connor School)	44	67	23%
3rd Grade Reading (Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd))	50	60	10%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Port O Connor School)	76	83	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd))	65	56	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Port O Connor School)	75	92	17%
4th Grade Reading (Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd))	46	51	5%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Port O Connor School)	42	83	41%
4th Grade Mathematics (Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd))	61	60	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Port O Connor School)	55	80	25%
5th Grade Reading (Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd))	60	57	3%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	57	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Port O Connor School)	18	60	42%
5th Grade Mathematics (Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd))	72	55	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	47	9%
5th Grade Science (Port O Connor School)	27	40	13%
5th Grade Science (Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd))	69	42	27%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	37	11%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	87	63	27.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	34	25	26.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	49	36	26.5%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.7%	55.6%	11.1%

Schools Near Port O Connor School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Port O Connor School	Public	PK, KG-5	508 W Monroe St	Port o Connor	77982	Calhoun County	Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 983-2341	65	7	9.5	58.5%	38 (58.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (36.9%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	72.5	1028^th of 4675 public elementary schools	78.0%		97.1	92^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	98.0%	936			60.0	91.7					60.0	83.3				8.3			$14,017	$1,315	$12,702
Jackson/Roosevelt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1512 Jackson St	Port Lavaca	77979	Calhoun County	Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 552-3317	842	53	15.9	73.6%	184 (21.9%)	10 (1.2%)	626 (74.3%)	15 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.7%)	65.4	1315^th of 4675 public elementary schools	71.9%		63.3	1451^st of 4647 public elementary schools	68.8%	136		55.7	58.3	52.1				45.9	71.4	47.9				26.5			$9,620	$1,154	$8,467
Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	605 N Commerce St	Port Lavaca	77979	Calhoun County	Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 552-5253	692	46	14.9	72.5%	149 (21.5%)	12 (1.7%)	455 (65.8%)	68 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.2%)	77.3	854^th of 4675 public elementary schools	81.7%		78.7	810^th of 4647 public elementary schools	82.6%	44		51.7	63.6	58.4				59.1	58.7	70.6				36.3			$9,873	$1,363	$8,510
Seadrift School	Public	PK, KG-8	1801 W Broadway	Seadrift	77983	Calhoun County	Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 785-3511	214	25	8.5	71.0%	106 (49.5%)	2 (0.9%)	97 (45.3%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	43.7	2580^th of 4675 public elementary schools	44.8%		41.6	2689^th of 4647 public elementary schools	42.1%	109	93.8	38.1	38.9	34.8	65.4	58.3	60.6	28.6	33.3	52.2	53.9	8.3	46.4	13.0	51.5	15.2	$12,340	$1,205	$11,135

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