Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6669 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
96%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville's ranking?
Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville is ranked #6669 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville often compared to?
Harmony Science Academy - Brownsvilleis often viewed alongside schools like Idea Frontier Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville?
512 students attend Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville?
Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville offer ?
Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville part of?
Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville is part of Harmony Public Schools - South Texas School District.
In what neighborhood is Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville located?
Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville is located in the Mitte Cultural District neighborhood of Brownsville, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Mitte Cultural District.
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