Brook Avenue Elementary

Summary:

Brook Avenue Elementary is a public charter elementary school in Waco, Texas, serving 369 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Waco Independent School District, which is ranked 901 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, Brook Avenue Elementary consistently underperforms compared to other schools in the Waco ISD and the state of Texas. The school has ranked in the bottom 5% of Texas elementary schools for the past 10 years and maintains a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Proficiency rates on the STAAR tests are significantly lower at Brook Avenue Elementary, often less than half the district and state averages. The school's performance is particularly low for its African American and Hispanic student populations, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups.

Nearby Hillcrest PDS Magnet, Crestview Elementary, and Bell's Hill Elementary generally outperform Brook Avenue Elementary on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates on STAAR tests and higher statewide rankings. The data suggests that Brook Avenue Elementary faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and the school's leadership and the Waco ISD will need to develop a comprehensive plan to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 720 Brook Ave
       Waco, TX  76708


(254) 750-3562

District: Waco Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4588th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,942 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  369

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.7%
African American:
42.0%
White:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brook Avenue Elementary ranks worse than 98.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 13th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Waco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.7%), African American (42%), White (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brook Avenue Elementary is 13.8, which is the 6th best among 15 elementary schools in the Waco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brook Avenue Elementary is $12,942, which is the 4th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Waco Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Waco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Waco Independent School District (Isd) 901st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brook Avenue Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Brook Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 12.74 3331st 3465 3.9%
2005 4.82 3444th 3475 0.9%
2006 9.09 3385th 3476 2.6%
2007 8.98 3634th 3724 2.4%
2008 10.89 3637th 3768 3.5%
2009 8.50 3797th 3884 2.2%
2010 31.26 3224th 3937 18.1%
2011 16.61 3826th 4095 6.6%
2012 3.35 4181st 4206 0.6%
2013 1.57 4208th 4221 0.3%
2014 3.20 4236th 4260 0.6%
2015 0.40 4313th 4320 0.2%
2016 1.18 4267th 4286 0.4%
2017 4.81 4304th 4329 0.6%
2018 5.12 4331st 4359 0.6%
2019 8.18 4397th 4479 1.8%
2021 10.95 4451st 4578 2.8%
2022 5.32 4547th 4581 0.7%
2023 3.74 4630th 4647 0.4%
2024 7.08 4588th 4675 1.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brook Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.24 2973rd 3226 7.8%
2019 22.62 2975th 3333 10.7%
2021 26.33 2891st 3446 16.1%
2022 19.41 3201st 3487 8.2%
2023 9.70 3503rd 3556 1.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brook Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.46 3596th 3684 2.4%
2021 27.22 3025th 3799 20.4%
2022 18.18 3758th 3952 4.9%
2023 18.92 3832nd 4086 6.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brook Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.45 4246th 4264 0.4%
2019 13.26 4183rd 4309 2.9%
2021 15.25 4274th 4451 4.0%
2022 8.32 4425th 4477 1.2%
2023 4.97 4503rd 4521 0.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Brook Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.52 4293rd 4306 0.3%
2019 9.36 4276th 4348 1.7%
2021 11.96 4364th 4499 3.0%
2022 6.21 4524th 4561 0.8%
2023 8.35 4493rd 4588 2.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Brook Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.39 3122nd 3184 1.9%
2021 47.67 1844th 3006 38.7%
2022 8.40 2885th 2958 2.5%
2023 4.81 2928th 2980 1.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Brook Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.42 4133rd 4240 2.5%
2019 19.38 4021st 4295 6.4%
2021 21.40 3964th 4331 8.5%
2022 11.65 4373rd 4461 2.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Brook Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.97 4261st 4319 1.3%
2019 11.69 4205th 4357 3.5%
2021 12.69 4314th 4498 4.1%
2022 6.29 4515th 4563 1.1%
2023 2.82 4578th 4585 0.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Brook Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.23 2402nd 2483 3.3%
2019 15.43 2404th 2515 4.4%
2021 15.57 2358th 2444 3.5%
2022 14.47 2330th 2421 3.8%
2023 12.87 2379th 2443 2.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brook Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.76 4116th 4168 1.2%
2019 15.60 3991st 4188 4.7%
2021 20.72 3858th 4329 10.9%
2022 12.00 4239th 4376 3.1%
2023 6.03 4366th 4401 0.8%
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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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Reviews:
by a citizen
Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Open Quote I went to a grandparent lunch, which is all week, with my granddaughter that is in kindergarten and it was great. The kids love this kind of love from the grandparents when they get to eat with their grandparents at school. I also noticed that there are pictures of the kids in school and telling what they are learning in school and then the day is a motion pic to watch on the computer. This is great to have parents and everyone to look at on the computer. The school is Robinson Elem. I think that the schools should look at this and maybe get some ideas. Stella Wetzel, Brandon's grandmother Close Quote



Enrollment information for Brook Avenue Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 11 359 0 118 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2001 9 324 3 135 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2002 10 206 0 156 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2003 10 206 0 156 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2004 10 188 0 157 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2005 17 186 1 168 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2006 13 178 1 208 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2007 12 183 1 167 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2008 8 157 1 156 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2009 12 156 0 169 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2010 12 172 0 186 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2011 4 156 0 185 0 0 5 0 350
2012 11 151 0 219 1 0 5 0 387
2013 9 176 0 242 2 0 4 0 433
2014 14 176 0 225 5 0 4 0 424
2015 13 153 0 221 0 0 4 0 391
2016 15 139 0 218 0 0 3 0 375
2017 14 130 0 220 0 0 4 0 368
2018 8 149 1 210 0 0 4 0 372
2019 7 128 1 228 0 0 7 0 371
2020 4 144 1 204 0 0 12 0 365
2021 5 135 0 207 0 0 11 0 358
2022 9 147 0 197 0 0 12 0 365
2023 14 155 0 187 0 0 13 0 369

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 Brook Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 488 27.5 17.7 95.7
2001 471 29.7 15.9 92.1
2002 372 28.0 13.3 97.3
2003 372 28.0 13.3 97.3
2004 355 26.5 13.4 98.9
2005 372 25.8 14.4 98.7
2006 400 26.6 15.0 96
2007 363 25.0 14.5 98.6
2008 322 24.0 13.4 97.5
2009 337 22.4 15.0 93.8
2010 371 23.0 16.1 98.1
2011 350 23.0 15.2 98.3
2012 387 23.0 16.8 96.6
2013 433 24.0 18.0 99.1
2014 424 24.2 17.5 99.1
2015 391 24.0 16.2 98.5
2016 375 22.0 17.0 97.6
2017 368 24.3 15.1 94.6
2018 372 24.4 15.1 98.4
2019 371 23.4 15.7 96.8
2020 365 23.2 15.7 99.2
2021 358 21.6 16.5 98.3
2022 365 24.3 14.9 98.6
2023 369 26.5 13.8 97.8

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 Brook Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 488 27.5 17.7 95.7
2001 471 29.7 15.9 92.1
2002 372 28.0 13.3 97.3
2003 372 28.0 13.3 97.3
2004 355 26.5 13.4 98.9
2005 372 25.8 14.4 98.7
2006 400 26.6 15.0 96
2007 363 25.0 14.5 98.6
2008 322 24.0 13.4 97.5
2009 337 22.4 15.0 93.8
2010 371 23.0 16.1 98.1
2011 350 23.0 15.2 98.3
2012 387 23.0 16.8 96.6
2013 433 24.0 18.0 99.1
2014 424 24.2 17.5 99.1
2015 391 24.0 16.2 98.5
2016 375 22.0 17.0 97.6
2017 368 24.3 15.1 94.6
2018 372 24.4 15.1 98.4
2019 371 23.4 15.7 96.8
2020 365 23.2 15.7 99.2
2021 358 21.6 16.5 98.3
2022 365 24.3 14.9 98.6
2023 369 26.5 13.8 97.8

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 Brook Avenue Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,358 (31.4%) $9,502 (68.6%) $13,860
2020 $3,446 (24.4%) $10,691 (75.6%) $14,137
2021 $2,427 (18.8%) $10,515 (81.2%) $12,942

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brook Avenue Elementary

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 4397th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4630th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Brook Avenue Elementary)1511
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Waco Independent School District (Isd))2727
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brook Avenue Elementary)2415
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waco Independent School District (Isd))2520
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Brook Avenue Elementary)1210
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Waco Independent School District (Isd))2525
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brook Avenue Elementary)2512
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waco Independent School District (Isd))2717
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Brook Avenue Elementary)1216
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Waco Independent School District (Isd))3437
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brook Avenue Elementary)404
 36%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Waco Independent School District (Isd))3829
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Brook Avenue Elementary)194
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Waco Independent School District (Isd))3423
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students371369
 0.5%
African American128155
 21.1%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic228187
 18%
Pacific Islander00
White714
 100%
Two or More Races713
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.8%97.8%
 1.1%


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Students at Brook Avenue Elementary are 51% Hispanic, 42% African American, 4% White, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Brook Avenue Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Waco High School

Brook Avenue Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.9% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 369 students attended Brook Avenue Elementary.


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