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Really Great School! Staff is awesome they are caring for everybody and the rooms are clean.

Minorities beware, Brownsville has serious racial problems. During this past year there have been multiple incidents of racial name calling and altercations on school property. Children have been caught playing with nazi paraphernalia at school. Even when caught in the act, there are no significant consequences. This creates a permissive environment where racial incidents are not only tolerated, but seem to be getting worse. In addition, parents have complained about differential treatment towards minority kids from teachers and staff, most of whom do not have any sort of diversity training. The combined effect is a hostile environment where children of different backgrounds have to spend much of their attention avoiding racial insults and other types of disrespect. Needless to say, learning under this environment is extremely challenging for anyone, especially young children. This explains, at least in part, the terrible diversity and equity data you see coming out of this school. Even though all the signs are clearly there, there is no noticeable action plan from the administration, staff, PTA, etc with regards to prevalent racism at this school. In summary, if you are looking for a place where wearing confederate flags at 5th grade graduation (as happened this past year) is socially acceptable, this is the place for you. If you are looking for a kind and inclusive environment where children of different backgrounds are respected, you may want to look elsewhere.

Below average.1. They need to establish standards of excellence in academics. This includes strongly encouraging teachers to pursue advanced degrees in their discipline.2. Security – Unacceptable. When it comes to keeping our students safe and secure, our administration is not willing to do what is required to keep our kids safe. They lack the will to visit other schools who have implemented appropriate measures which protect our kids, and are not willing to seek professional external consultation.

The principal, teachers, and staff are professional, yet caring and interested in my children and our family. There is a strong community of parents who make their children's education their number one priority. My kids have made great friends and have loved each of the teachers they have had. I feel so grateful to be able to put my kids on the bus every day, knowing that they are going to a wonderful place!