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Brook Avenue Elementary School

720 Brook Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brook Avenue Elementary School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Brook Avenue Elementary School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
369 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Brook Avenue Elementary School 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 Brook Avenue Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#8060 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brook Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brook Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brook Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
51%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brook Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
42%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Brook Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Brook Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Brook Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Brook Avenue Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Brook Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brook Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brook Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brook Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Brook Avenue Elementary School is ranked #8060 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Brook Avenue Elementary School?
369 students attend Brook Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Brook Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brook Avenue Elementary School?
Brook Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brook Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Brook Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brook Avenue Elementary School part of?
Brook Avenue Elementary School is part of Waco Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Brook Avenue Elementary School located?
Brook Avenue Elementary School is located in the Brook Oaks neighborhood of Waco, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Brook Oaks.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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