Jubilee Leadership Academy

Jubilee Leadership Academy is a public charter elementary school in Brownsville, TX, serving approximately 500 students in grades PK through 8, and is part of the Jubilee Academies district.

Jubilee Leadership Academy has shown a positive upward trend, improving from the 14th percentile statewide three years ago to the 40th percentile (2 stars) in the most recent data. However, it still significantly lags behind nearby schools. For example, Paredes Elementary (0.76 miles away) ranks in the 85th percentile, and Bryss Academy (1.87 miles) ranks in the 87th percentile. The school’s most critical weakness is in Mathematics, where proficiency rates are alarmingly low—only 5.56% of 8th graders were proficient in 2024-2025, compared to the district average of 34.89%. In contrast, the school shows a notable strength in Science, with 62.16% of students proficient in Biology, outperforming the district average. The school also serves a high-poverty population, with 87.34% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

An interesting finding is the stark contrast between Math and Science performance, suggesting a particularly effective science curriculum or teacher. Additionally, the school has shown promising improvement in serving low-income students, with this subgroup earning a 3-star rating (50th percentile) in the most recent data. While the school is on an upward trajectory, it still has significant ground to cover compared to its neighbors, which achieve far better results despite serving similar demographics. The primary area for immediate focus is Mathematics, where proficiency rates remain the main barrier to a higher overall ranking.