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Brewster Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 402 students

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3 stars

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Posted February 11, 2013

Nepotism, favoritism, politics, and administrative cover-ups. Like the 1st year parent reviewers stated, most of the teacher's and bus drivers are knowledgeable and care about the children in their care. They are the only reason I give this school any stars at all. As long as there are no problems, everything is okay. Once something happens though, everyone from the teacher to the principal will blame your child even if you have documentation proving that the school failed to follow it's own policies and endangered your child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 11, 2013

This is not the best school, it's the only school in our area. Too many parents complaining behind the scenes, not enough of them actually doing anything about it and the administration plays kiss up to the wealthier kids and their families. Give me a break. The kids are here to get an education not train to be kindergarten politicians.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2009

As a Grandparent, This school exceeds in all areas. All the Teachers , and staff are some of the best we've ever seen.


Posted December 17, 2004

My experience in dealing with my daughter's teacher and her assistant has been extremely positive. They are both great communicators and do everything possible to involve the parents in what is going on in school. Both Mrs. Eva Guerra and Mrs. Castillo have a vested interest in the future of our children. My daughter has only attended Brewster for one semester of kinder and is already reading her first books. I give her teachers all the credit as they take the time to ensure each child reaches their full potential. In my opinion, Mr. Roma is an excellent leader and is a great role model for our children. Brewster is an excellent school.
—Submitted by Isabel Uribe, a parent


Posted February 27, 2004

I've had my children here since Kinder, it is the only school that I feel will give them the attention they require. The teachers there are excellent and they keep on top of the students needs.
—Submitted by Silvia Marin, a parent


Posted January 5, 2004

This is my son's first year in public school and we were a little scared of how he would react to the differences on how public school and private school are different. We are so pleased with the adjustment to Brewster that we have his teacher(s) and principal to thank for running a tight ship. Our son has done very well academically. Our son will now stay here at Brewster until the 8th grade. The staff at Brewster really care for the students and their families. What a Blessing!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

29 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

29 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

29 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
96%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

28 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

28 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

28 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
77%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
71%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students78%
Female56%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female56%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students90%
Female80%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female90%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students89%
Female86%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students66%
Female64%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)23%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students79%
Female79%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)31%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students65%
Female63%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education44%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English71%
Migrant33%
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female78%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education44%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English88%
Migrant83%
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students77%
Female95%
Male56%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education33%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)29%
Proficient in English87%
Migrant83%
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students89%
Female97%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education50%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English96%
Migrant86%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female94%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education50%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)45%
Proficient in English100%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students82%
Female78%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education38%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)27%
Proficient in English92%
Migrant86%
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students92%
Female90%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education67%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English94%
Migrant86%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 97% 48%
White 3% 34%
Black 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 30%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 78%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 30%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 30%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 17%N/A23%
21 or more years 20%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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22420 Fm1017
Edinburg, TX 78541
Phone: (956) 289-2334

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