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What's one thing SHIRLEY DILL BROTHERS EL gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
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Enrollment
665
Elementary
DISTRICT 653 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALVIN ISD·NCES 480809013506
Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School
2910 HALF MOON BAY DR, PEARLAND, TX 77584 · (281) 245-3660 · Brazoria County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL665 STUDENTS
A-
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Scored higher than 84% of Texas public elementary schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
43 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
19%
127 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 16 | 2% |
| Kindergarten | 80 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 87 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 100 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 131 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 127 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 124 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (80) is 35% smaller than its 5th grade class (124).
Student demographics
76%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
83.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +27.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
77.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +28.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 83 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 77 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 27 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 28 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 59.0% | 24.0% | 11.0% | 6.0% |
| Mathematics | 47.0% | 30.0% | 10.0% | 13.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 83.0% | 77.0% |
| 2024-25 | 84.0% | 71.0% |
| 2023-24 | 76.0% | 70.0% |
| 2022-23 | 83.0% | 80.0% |
| 2021-22 | 79.0% | 74.0% |
| 2020-21 | 56.0% | 49.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
71.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
65.5%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+5.8pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 71% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 66% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School
Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School's state test result (71.4% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School this school | 665 | 19.1% | 71.4% |
| Glenn York Elementary School PEARLAND | 758 | 21.0% | 75.3% |
| Alyssa Ferguson Elementary School MISSOURI CITY | 722 | 22.2% | 55.1% |
| Pomona Elementary School MANVEL | 721 | 23.2% | 65.3% |
| Donald Leonetti Elementary School MISSOURI CITY | 891 | 20.3% | 70.1% |
| Silverlake Elementary School PEARLAND | 691 | 29.2% | 76.5% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Brazoria County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 71.4% | #276 of 4,401 | #5 of 52 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 77.0% | #198 of 4,466 ▲ 149 | #3 of 52 ▲ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 83.0% | #150 of 4,466 ▼ 7 | #2 of 52 ▼ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -1.5pp | #1,002 of 3,998 | #11 of 49 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 665 | #1,153 of 4,938 | #24 of 55 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.4:1 | #2,789 of 4,622 | #37 of 53 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 75.7% | #83 of 4,628 | #4 of 53 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 19.1% | #4,456 of 4,789 | #54 of 55 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -13.6% | #1,719 of 2,838 | #16 of 34 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
665
-133 (-17%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
was 15.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 665 | 43.3 | 15.4:1 | 19% (127) |
| 2023-24 | 680 | 45.2 | 15.1:1 | 21% (145) |
| 2022-23 | 732 | 47.8 | 15.3:1 | 19% (138) |
| 2020-21 | 798 | 51 | 15.7:1 | 22% (173) |
| 2017-18 | 770 | 46 | 16.7:1 | 15% (113) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 14% (770 to 665); teachers down 6% (46 to 43.3).
About Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School
Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School is an elementary school located in PEARLAND, Texas, in Brazoria County. The school serves 665 students in pre-K through 5 in 2024-25. For comparison, elementary schools in Texas average about 519 students.
ALVIN ISD is the district for Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School. It has 37 schools and 30,038 students.
At Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School, the largest share of students is Black, at 33%. The remaining shares are 27% Asian, 19% White, 16% Hispanic, and 5% multiracial. Brazoria County as a whole is about 16% Black, so the school's share is higher. Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School's diversity index is 76%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school reports 43.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 15.4 students per teacher. That matches the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas fairly closely. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 19% of students. The average for public schools in Brazoria County is 50%.
Measured against Texas public elementary schools, Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School receives an A-. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School posts an average proficiency rate on state tests of 71.4%, compared with a predicted 65.5%. It is not in the top or bottom 10% of Texas schools on BeatsExpectations.
In the county around the school, Brazoria County, the median household income is $97,993, 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of people live in poverty. There are 115 public schools in Brazoria County, enrolling about 75,767 students in all.
The nearest public school is Shadow Creek High School, at about 0.5 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools. Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School comes in 2nd of 9 nearby schools on average proficiency.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Large.
2024-25 enrollment was 665, a 17% decrease from 798 in 2020-21.
Discussion on this page can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Brazoria County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
391,255
Census ACS
Median income
$97,993
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
115
75,767 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ALVIN ISD
- Alvin High SchoolHigh · 2,766 students
- Shadow Creek High SchoolHigh · 2,599 students
- Manvel High SchoolHigh · 2,238 students
- Iowa Colony High SchoolHigh · 1,781 students
- Dr Ronald E McNair Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,034 students
- Rodeo Palms Junior High SchoolMiddle · 842 students
Other schools in PEARLAND
- Pearland High SchoolHigh · 3,412 students
- Shadow Creek High SchoolHigh · 2,599 students
- Glenda Dawson High SchoolHigh · 2,569 students
- Robert Turner College and Career High SchoolHigh · 1,128 students
- Dr Ronald E McNair Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,034 students
- Pearland J H WestMiddle · 941 students
Nearby schools
- Shadow Creek High School0.5 mi · 2,599
- Glenn York Elementary School0.7 mi · 758
- Dr Ronald E McNair Junior High School0.7 mi · 1,034
- Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School1.2 mi · 678
- Red Duke Elementary School1.3 mi · 711
- Mary Burks Marek Elementary School1.5 mi · 762
Frequently asked questions
About Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School?
Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School enrolls approximately 665 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School serve?
Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School?
Approximately 15.4:1 students per teacher at Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School.
How diverse is Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School?
Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School reports a student body of 19% White, 16% Hispanic, 33% Black, 27% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School?
Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School is overseen by ALVIN ISD in Brazoria County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.