B+
Above Average
83/100

Aiken El

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 6290 SOUTHMOST RD, Brownsville, TX 78521
Overall
B+
83/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 69th percentile in Texas
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

83
Repit Score
out of 100
533
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%69/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 96% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +41 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−18 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency17% (−18 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic22%17%reading -10 pts, math -11 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -6 pts, math -13 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 6290 SOUTHMOST RD
City Brownsville
ZIP Code 78521
District 4811680
NCES School ID 481168007200
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 78521

Understanding the community around Aiken El helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $38,633
Per Capita Income $16,849
Poverty Rate 29.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 12.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%
High School or Higher 60.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $84,300
Median Rent $831
Owner-Occupied 58.6%
Renter-Occupied 41.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Aiken El.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 99.3%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 533
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Aiken El?
Aiken El has a Repit School Score of 83 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Aiken El?
Aiken El has 533 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Aiken El serve?
Aiken El serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Aiken El receive per student?
Aiken El receives $14,771 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Aiken El in 78521 ▼
Avg Home Value
$172,838
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,424
1-Year Change
+3.1%
% Renters
41.4%

Other Schools in 78521

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026