Bryss Academy vs Russell El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bryss Academy
Brownsville · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
555 students
Russell El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
| Measure | Bryss Academy Brownsville, Texas | Russell El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2104 of 4,686 | #3186 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #27451 of 50,301 | #35120 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 555 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 47% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bryss Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 35.3).
- •Bryss Academy does better on math proficiency (73% vs 47%).
- •Bryss Academy does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Bryss Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95% vs 97.8%).
- •Russell El does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.1).
- •Bryss Academy is the larger school with 555 students compared with 418.
- •Bryss Academy is a charter school while Russell El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bryss Academy better than Russell El?
On the Success Index (US), Bryss Academy ranks higher (46.6 vs 35.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bryss Academy and Russell El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bryss Academy: 555. Russell El: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bryss Academy and Russell El rank in Texas?
Bryss Academy is 2104th of 4,686 and Russell El is 3186th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).