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 87% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ortiz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ortiz Elementary School's student population of 533 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Ortiz Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ortiz Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#109 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
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
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ortiz Elementary School's ranking?
Ortiz Elementary School is ranked #109 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ortiz Elementary School often compared to?
Ortiz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yturria Elementary School, Putegnat Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ortiz Elementary School?
533 students attend Ortiz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ortiz Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ortiz Elementary School?
Ortiz Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ortiz Elementary School offer ?
Ortiz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ortiz Elementary School part of?
Ortiz Elementary School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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