Best Public Schools in Grulla, TX

Summary:

The city of Grulla, Texas is home to two schools - Grulla Middle and Grulla Elementary, both serving predominantly Hispanic student populations and operated by the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd).

Based on the data, Grulla Elementary appears to be the standout school, with a higher statewide ranking, better test scores, and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to Grulla Middle. While both schools face challenges related to the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Grulla Elementary has demonstrated stronger academic performance and a 4-star statewide rating, in contrast to Grulla Middle's 1-star rating.

The data also reveals that both schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, highlighting the need for equitable educational opportunities and targeted support for this demographic in the Grulla community. Additionally, the higher student-teacher ratio at Grulla Elementary may indicate a need for more teachers or smaller class sizes to provide more individualized attention and support for students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grulla Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	Fm 2360	Grulla	78548	Starr County	Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 370-4335	547	55	9.9	96.5%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	546 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.2	1734^th of 2361 public middle schools	26.6%		34.5	1581^st of 2330 public middle schools	32.1%	153	100.0				52.1	23.7	41.6				31.3	18.4	17.1		29.6	22.5	$13,176	$1,842	$11,333
Grulla Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	443 Old Military Rd	Grulla	78548	Starr County	Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 370-4260	454	38	12.0	99.3%	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	451 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.3	850^th of 4675 public elementary schools	81.8%		54.8	1901^st of 4647 public elementary schools	59.1%	1051		40.3	69.0	61.9				59.7	62.1	65.1				45.2			$11,125	$1,998	$9,127

Cities Near Grulla

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Rio Grande City	2.59 mi	18	625^th
Sullivan City	5.29 mi	2	519^th
Garciasville	6.24 mi	1	838^th
La Joya	9.89 mi	9	363^rd
Penitas	12.38 mi	4	561^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.