Burns El vs Promesa College Prep Brownsville
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 183 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burns El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
651 students
Promesa College Prep Brownsville
Brownsville · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
185 students
| Measure | Burns El Brownsville, Texas | Promesa College Prep Brownsville Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2458 of 4,686 | #4244 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30007 of 50,301 | #42970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 651 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 30% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burns El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 23.0).
- •Burns El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 30%).
- •Burns El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Promesa College Prep Brownsville does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 93.7%).
- •Burns El does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.8).
- •Burns El is the larger school with 651 students compared with 185.
- •Burns El is a public school while Promesa College Prep Brownsville is a charter 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 Burns El better than Promesa College Prep Brownsville?
On the Success Index (US), Burns El ranks higher (42.9 vs 23.0 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 Burns El and Promesa College Prep Brownsville?
About 183 m in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns El: 651. Promesa College Prep Brownsville: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns El and Promesa College Prep Brownsville rank in Texas?
Burns El is 2458th of 4,686 and Promesa College Prep Brownsville is 4244th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).