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Brownsville Independent School District

#4 in Best School Districts in Cameron County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 172 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B
  2. Diversity
    C-
  3. Teachers
    B+
  4. College Prep
    C+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Health & Safety
    B+
  7. Administration
    B+
  8. Sports
    A
  9. Food
    C+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B+
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Brownsville Independent School District is an above average, public school district located in Brownsville, TX. It has 47,749 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 78% of students are at least proficient in math and 69% in reading.
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Address
1900 Price Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
Telephone
(956) 548-8000
Website
bisd.us

Brownsville Independent School District Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
69%
Percent Proficient - Math
78%
Average Graduation Rate
91%
Average SAT
1000
1,770 responses
Average ACT
21
593 responses
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Students

Diversity
C-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
47,749
Free or Reduced Lunch
94.6%
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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$48,539
Teachers in First/Second Year
6.7%

Finances

Total Expenses
$484,309,000
Expenses Per Student
$9,953/ student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
  • Instruction
    57%
  • Support Services
    36%
  • Other
    7%

Brownsville Independent School District Reviews

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BISD Is very mediocre to say the least. In my years going to school under their district (K-12) and now being a college student I can say that the preparation I got for college left me Ill equipped. Although there are good teachers that taught me a lot and extracurricular activities that gave me good life lessons, I still feel in the grand scheme of things students are left unprepared for college life or real life in general. The quality of education varies from teacher to teacher and this inconsistency between them causes a lot of students to lack a good education that they deserved. The schools and facilities themselves are also kind of an issue. While bISD has made efforts to try and renovate the facilities, most of them are still in need of renovation, especially in older schools such as Pace or Hanna.
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As of now, I am currently enrolled in this school district, and I enjoy being apart of it. There are man yevent =s and programs that have nothing but benefitted me, and encouraged me to be more involved, but there are a couple of things that can improve our community. To begin with, college is essental, and students must know that, therefore I believe there should be a class specifically handled to prepare students for college. It can help students prepare their essays and apply, or help with any concerns on a daily basis. Also the food must improve. I understand our meals must be healthy, but sometimes the fod is undercooked or burnt to a crisp. Other than this, I believe our school district is great, and I appreciate being apart of it.
BISD got me ready for college and real Life experiences. I loved that I was able to play sports(volleyball) at the same time as being involved in other clubs, such as NHS, Theater and Destination Imagination. My High school experience was wonderful but I cannot wait for my college experience. So excited!