Brite El
Brownsville, TX · Brownsville ISD · Grades PK-5
1,411th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 68%▼ Declining
Brite El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Brite El 1,411th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 68% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 75th in 2019 to 68th in 2025 — declining.
Brite El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 242 students tested
Brite El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 538 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.5% | 98.9% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Brite El
Typical home value $176K in zip 78521 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Brite El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7El Jardin ElBrownsville ISD · 1.8 mi away1,510th of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 52% - 6Vermillion Road ElBrownsville ISD · 2.7 mi away1,903rd of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 50% - 6IDEA Frontier AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 2.7 mi away · charter1,925th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 48% - 5Garza at Southmost ElBrownsville ISD · 3.2 mi away2,289th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 47% - 6Champion ElBrownsville ISD · 3.3 mi away2,006th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 51% - 4Del Castillo - Morningside ElBrownsville ISD · 3.4 mi away2,828th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 41% - 6Aiken ElBrownsville ISD · 3.7 mi away1,956th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 51% - 5Palm Grove ElBrownsville ISD · 3.8 mi away2,357th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Brite El in?
Brite El is part of the Brownsville ISD district in Brownsville, Texas.
Is Brite El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Brite El 1,411th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 68% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Brite El?
Hispanic 99% (538 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Brite El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78521 is $176K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.