Skinner El
Brownsville, TX · Brownsville ISD · Grades PK-5
2,423rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 45%· Stable
Skinner El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Skinner El 2,423rd 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 45% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 43th in 2019 to 45th in 2025.
Skinner El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 130 students tested
Skinner El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 350 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.7% | 99.4% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Skinner El
Typical home value $191K in zip 78520 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Skinner El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Harmony Science Academy - BrownsvilleHarmony Public Schools - South Texas · 0.7 mi away · charter3,429th of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 37% - 8Sharp ElBrownsville ISD · 0.9 mi away1,211th of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 59% - 4Putegnat ElBrownsville ISD · 0.9 mi away2,660th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 45% - 6Russell ElBrownsville ISD · 0.9 mi away2,007th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 46% - 6IDEA Riverview AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 1.4 mi away · charter1,878th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 48% - 8Martin ElBrownsville ISD · 1.5 mi away1,128th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 63% - 9Bryss AcademyRaul Yzaguirre Schools for Success · 1.7 mi away · charter484th of 4,406
ELA 71% · Math 71% - 2Canales ElBrownsville ISD · 2 mi away3,890th of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Skinner El in?
Skinner El is part of the Brownsville ISD district in Brownsville, Texas.
Is Skinner El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Skinner El 2,423rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 45% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Skinner El?
Hispanic 99% (350 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Skinner El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78520 is $191K 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.