Villa Nueva El
Brownsville, TX · Brownsville ISD · Grades PK-5
2,829th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 36%▲ Improving
Villa Nueva El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Villa Nueva El 2,829th 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 36% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2019 to 36th in 2025 — improving.
Villa Nueva El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 155 students tested
Villa Nueva El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 337 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.1% | 98.8% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 1.9% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Villa Nueva El
Typical home value $191K in zip 78520 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Villa Nueva El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Yturria ElBrownsville ISD · 3.4 mi away1,279th of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 57% - 6Keller ElBrownsville ISD · 3.9 mi away1,807th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 47% - 10Ortiz ElBrownsville ISD · 4 mi away353rd of 4,406
ELA 74% · Math 75% - 8La Encantada ElSan Benito CISD · 4.2 mi away962nd of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 65% - 10Pullam ElBrownsville ISD · 4.4 mi away371st of 4,406
ELA 74% · Math 74% - 7Jubilee Living WayJubilee Academies · 4.8 mi away · charter1,381st of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 58% - 8Villareal ElLos Fresnos CISD · 4.8 mi away1,210th of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 53% - 8Garden Park ElBrownsville ISD · 4.8 mi away1,170th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 63%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Villa Nueva El in?
Villa Nueva El is part of the Brownsville ISD district in Brownsville, Texas.
Is Villa Nueva El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Villa Nueva El 2,829th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 36% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Villa Nueva El?
Hispanic 99%, White 1% (337 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Villa Nueva 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.