Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Resaca Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Resaca Elementary School?
276 students attend Resaca Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Resaca Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Resaca Elementary School?
Resaca Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Resaca Elementary School offer ?
Resaca Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Resaca Elementary School part of?
Resaca Elementary School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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