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Burns Elementary

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Burns Elementary ranks 872 nd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

872^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Burns Elementary is a PK-5 public school in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd) serving 651 students in Brownsville, TX, and has earned a 4-star rating for four consecutive years, ranking in the 81st percentile statewide.

Burns Elementary stands out as a true "math powerhouse," especially in upper grades. In the most recent testing year, 5th-grade math proficiency reached an impressive 83.95%, far exceeding the state average of 47.38% and outperforming nearby schools like Breeden Elementary (59.09%) and Gallegos Elementary (29.17%). The school also excels in 5th-grade science, with 61.11% proficiency compared to just 34.2% in the district. Notably, Burns Elementary is located just 0.11 miles from Promesa College Prep Brownsville, a charter school where 5th-grade math proficiency is only 23.53% and 4th-grade reading is 15% versus Burns' 59.55%. This contrast highlights Burns' superior academic foundation for families in the neighborhood.

The school's most defining strength is its exceptional work with students from low-income backgrounds, ranking in the 94th percentile for serving this group—higher than its overall rank. Over 93% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet the school consistently outperforms district and state averages. It also ranks in the 89th percentile for Hispanic students and the 87th percentile for special education students, demonstrating an inclusive model. However, gifted and talented students rank lower at the 47th percentile, suggesting room for more enrichment. After a pandemic-related dip to the 25th percentile in 2020-2021, the school rebounded rapidly, climbing to the 81st percentile by 2025-2026, a testament to strong leadership and effective teaching.

651

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,920

Per pupil spending ?

93.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1974 Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521-8857

(956) 548-8490

District: Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Burns Elementary usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.6%

White:

3.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 30th percentile in 2016 → 81st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (67% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Texas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 51 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school67%

District avg54%

Texas avg51%

872^nd of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 51 pts since 2016

From bottom 30% (2016) to top 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 31Elementary Schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)

355^th of 951Brownsville Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	76.9	872 of 4627	81.2%	★★★★☆
2025	73.4	985 of 4651	78.8%	★★★★☆
2024	73.6	1004 of 4710	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	72.8	1045 of 4647	77.5%	★★★★☆
2022	54.7	1883 of 4581	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	26.3	3422 of 4578	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	64.2	1299 of 4479	71.0%	★★★★☆
2018	70.5	1009 of 4359	76.9%	★★★★☆
2017	52.7	1822 of 4329	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	36.6	2989 of 4286	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	62.5	1643 of 4320	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	42.8	2762 of 4260	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	38.1	2976 of 4221	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	26.0	3606 of 4206	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	40.5	2925 of 4095	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	21.9	3550 of 3937	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	38.0	2844 of 3884	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	36.1	2855 of 3768	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	44.9	2463 of 3724	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	35.6	2653 of 3476	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	40.0	2483 of 3475	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	32.0	2795 of 3465	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	65.9	1048 of 4461	76.5%	★★★★☆
2021	35.7	2914 of 4331	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.9	1162 of 4295	72.9%	★★★★☆
2018	69.4	814 of 4240	80.8%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	75.2	490 of 2918	83.2%	★★★★☆
2024	68.2	839 of 3668	77.1%	★★★★☆
2023	51.1	1615 of 3556	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.8	2076 of 3487	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.1	2959 of 3446	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.6	1859 of 3333	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.5	2005 of 3226	37.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.5	988 of 4575	78.4%	★★★★☆
2025	75.0	715 of 3744	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	68.3	1157 of 4658	75.2%	★★★★☆
2023	69.5	1116 of 4588	75.7%	★★★★☆
2022	48.9	2223 of 4561	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	27.1	3380 of 4499	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	63.0	1334 of 4348	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.0	850 of 4306	80.3%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.1	1633 of 3075	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	53.1	1573 of 2619	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.2	2038 of 2980	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.8	2089 of 2958	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.9	2710 of 3006	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	63.5	1266 of 3184	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.2	615 of 3106	80.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.9	481 of 4413	89.1%	★★★★☆
2025	77.7	508 of 3644	86.1%	★★★★☆
2024	77.8	620 of 4465	86.1%	★★★★☆
2023	78.4	585 of 4401	86.7%	★★★★☆
2022	60.2	1446 of 4376	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	31.3	3143 of 4329	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	70.5	851 of 4188	79.7%	★★★★☆
2018	76.0	622 of 4168	85.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	85.8	285 of 4520	93.7%	★★★★★
2025	83.4	277 of 3705	92.5%	★★★★★
2024	84.8	308 of 4594	93.3%	★★★★★
2023	82.4	380 of 4521	91.6%	★★★★★
2022	65.6	1142 of 4477	74.5%	★★★★☆
2021	35.6	3021 of 4451	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	77.8	473 of 4309	89.0%	★★★★☆
2018	83.9	306 of 4264	92.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	79.8	728 of 4582	84.1%	★★★★☆
2025	71.5	858 of 3739	77.1%	★★★★☆
2024	79.8	714 of 4647	84.6%	★★★★☆
2023	72.3	1042 of 4585	77.3%	★★★★☆
2022	60.4	1587 of 4563	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	27.7	3338 of 4498	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	63.0	1327 of 4357	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.0	1328 of 4319	69.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	76.8	540 of 4301	87.4%	★★★★☆
2025	67.0	778 of 3549	78.1%	★★★★☆
2024	58.9	1330 of 4292	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.9	1357 of 4086	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.5	1954 of 3952	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	23.7	3285 of 3799	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	56.8	1080 of 3684	70.7%	★★★★☆
2018	62.3	824 of 3558	76.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	78.2	396 of 2612	84.8%	★★★★☆
2024	87.8	162 of 3108	94.8%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)94th percentile+13 vs school

Hispanic (2026)89th percentile+8 vs school

Special Education (2026)87th percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)85th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)84th percentile+3 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)83rd percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)78th percentile-3 vs school

At Risk (2022)77th percentile+18 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)47th percentile-34 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics74%+27 vs state

Reading60%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology 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 Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Burns Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1974 Alton Gloor Blvd	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 548-8490	651	41	15.9	93.7%	22 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	629 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76.9	872^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	81.2%		73.4	985^th of 4651 public elementary schools	78.8%	113									75.0	59.6	50.6				55.8	75.6	84.0					$10,920
Promesa College Prep Brownsville	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1944 E Alton Gloor Blvd	Brownsville	78526	Cameron County	Valere Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 295-7778	185	11	16.8	84.3%	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	183 (98.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.5	3396^th of 4627 public elementary schools	26.6%		22.7	3865^th of 4651 public elementary schools	16.9%	469							50.0		35.7	15.0	58.8	66.7	71.4	66.7	0.0	10.0	23.5	50.0	28.6		22.2	$13,876
Idea Brownsville Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	4395 Paredes Line Rd	Brownsville	78526	Cameron County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 832-5150	702	36	19.7	81.8%	32 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	667 (95.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	34.6	3115^th of 4627 public elementary schools	32.7%		54.2	1896^th of 4651 public elementary schools	59.2%	1219									40.4	43.6	58.0				23.1	44.8	35.3					$10,854
Paredes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 Heritage Trl	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 574-5582	798	48	16.4	80.2%	11 (1.4%)	3 (0.4%)	770 (96.5%)	12 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	82.3	682^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	85.3%		90.9	341^st of 4651 public elementary schools	92.7%	341									57.6	64.6	72.2				61.1	69.1	71.4					$11,040
Gallegos Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2700 Avenida Rancho Viejo	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 547-4230	390	26	15.0	98.2%	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	389 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.3	3067^th of 4627 public elementary schools	33.7%		45.4	2415^th of 4651 public elementary schools	48.1%	652									52.5	44.7	45.8				42.5	38.3	29.2					$12,867
Breeden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3955 Dana Ave	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 554-4730	511	36	14.1	83.6%	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	505 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66.7	1281^st of 4627 public elementary schools	72.3%		64.5	1362^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	70.7%	81									50.8	64.2	70.1				52.5	40.3	59.1					$11,435
Jubilee Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1025 Main St	Brownsville	78526	Cameron County	Jubilee Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 641-4150	545	34	16.1	87.3%	14 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	528 (96.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.7	2766^th of 4627 public elementary schools	40.2%		30.6	3390^th of 4651 public elementary schools	27.1%	624	40.0		0.0	0.0			27.0	62.2	47.7	32.3	47.8	51.1	47.4	35.1	59.1	45.2	42.6	19.2		22.8	35.1	$9,496
Idea Sports Park Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	6650 Old Alice Rd	Brownsville	78526	Cameron County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 832-5300	571	30	19.3	92.3%	22 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	542 (94.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22	3942^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	14.8%		31.4	3343^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	28.1%	599	8.3	50.0	28.6	8.3	14.3	0.0			24.4	33.6	52.1				31.4	31.6	33.3					$13,115
Benavides Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3101 McAllen Rd	Brownsville	78520	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 350-3250	818	54	15.2	78.9%	10 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	801 (97.9%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	87.3	488^th of 4627 public elementary schools	89.5%		90	369^th of 4651 public elementary schools	92.1%	119									60.6	69.1	81.7				57.9	71.7	81.0					$10,235
Pullam Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Madrid Ave	Brownsville	78520	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 547-3700	889	52	16.9	67.6%	17 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	862 (97.0%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	84.8	582^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	87.4%		91.6	313^th of 4651 public elementary schools	93.3%	269									78.3	61.6	64.3				74.5	70.7	68.8					$9,732

Frequently Asked Questions about Burns Elementary

What district is Burns Elementary in?

Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Burns Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 651 students attended Burns Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Burns Elementary?

Students at Burns Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 3% White.

What schools do graduates of Burns Elementary attend?

Students who attend Burns Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

Is Burns Elementary a good school?

Burns Elementary ranks 872^nd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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