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Ortiz Elementary School vs. Paredes Elementary School

Should you attend Ortiz Elementary School or Paredes Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Ortiz Elementary School
2500 W Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Paredes Elementary School
3700 Heritage Trl
Brownsville, TX 78521
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Ortiz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Paredes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ortiz Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 776 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paredes Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
533 students
776 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ortiz Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paredes Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ortiz Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paredes Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ortiz Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paredes Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ortiz Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brownsville Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paredes Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brownsville Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#133 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 5%)
#848 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ortiz Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Paredes Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
86%
(Top 1% in TX)
69%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ortiz Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paredes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 5% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ortiz Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paredes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ortiz Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paredes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ortiz Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Paredes Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
106
159
Kindergarten Students
72
87
Grade 1 Students
61
111
Grade 2 Students
69
88
Grade 3 Students
66
95
Grade 4 Students
82
105
Grade 5 Students
77
131

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paredes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brownsville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
99%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ortiz Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brownsville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paredes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brownsville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ortiz Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brownsville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paredes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brownsville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ortiz Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brownsville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paredes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brownsville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.02
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ortiz Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paredes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
78%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ortiz Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paredes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ortiz Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paredes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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