Schools & Families in Brownsville
Brownsville Independent School District serves the city and reads as an above-average district per Niche data gathered this session, though family decisions here should also weigh Brownsville's genuinely low median household income.
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Learn moreBrownsville Independent School District
Brownsville ISD serves 36,140-37,065 students (two closely-cited figures) across 56 schools, with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. Niche gives the district an average review of 3.9 stars from 386 users and an overall Niche grade of B; state test data shows 49% of students at least proficient in math and 54% in reading (Niche, retrieved 2026-08-22).
Family affordability alongside genuinely low household income
Brownsville's affordable housing and cost of living (see the housing and cost-of-living topics) should be weighed alongside its genuinely low median household income ($48,675-$52,130) and 23.71% poverty rate -- a real, honest consideration for families evaluating job prospects and household budgets here, not just housing costs alone (base record).
UTRGV as a real local higher-education anchor
UTRGV has a genuine Brownsville campus presence within a university system that reached record enrollment near 35,000 in Fall 2025 -- relevant for families with college-bound students or those relocating for university-connected work.
Key takeaways
- Brownsville ISD (36,140-37,065 students, 56 schools) carries a Niche B grade and 3.9-star average review, with 49% math and 54% reading proficiency on state tests.
- Brownsville's genuinely low median household income ($48,675-$52,130) and 23.71% poverty rate are honest, real considerations for families beyond housing affordability alone.
- UTRGV has a genuine Brownsville campus presence within a system that reached record Fall 2025 enrollment near 35,000.
- Confirm current, address-specific school ratings directly via GreatSchools or Niche before finalizing a decision.
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