Garza Elementary

Summary:

Garza Elementary is a public elementary school in Brownsville, Texas, serving 238 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Brownsville Independent School District, which is ranked 439 out of 968 districts in the state.

Garza Elementary has struggled academically compared to district and state averages, with lower proficiency rates in STAAR Reading, Mathematics, and Science across most grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 31.03% of 3rd graders at Garza were proficient in STAAR Reading, compared to 47.94% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with some years showing better results and others with very low proficiency. Garza's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 1 and 4 stars, and in the most recent year, it ranked in the bottom 35% of Texas elementary schools.

Garza Elementary's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools in the Brownsville Independent School District, such as Aiken Elementary and Southmost Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. This may be due to the extremely high percentage of students at Garza who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch (over 98%), indicating a very high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which can contribute to academic struggles.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 200 Esperanza Rd
       Brownsville, TX  78521-4699


(956) 982-2660

District: Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3001st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,462 Help


Students who attend Garza Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Besteiro Middle
High:    Brownsville Early College High School
    Lopez Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  238

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.1%
White:
2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.7% Help


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Compare Details Garza Elementary ranks worse than 64.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 29th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.1%), White (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garza Elementary is 11.4, which is the lowest among 34 elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garza Elementary is $14,462, which is the 3rd highest among 34 elementary schools in the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Garza Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brownsville Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Brownsville Independent School District (Isd) 439th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garza Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Garza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.65 2739th 3465 21.0%
2005 27.87 2915th 3475 16.1%
2006 47.16 2181st 3476 37.3%
2007 34.20 2909th 3724 21.9%
2008 37.08 2805th 3768 25.6%
2009 31.86 3117th 3884 19.7%
2010 22.01 3548th 3937 9.9%
2011 29.94 3396th 4095 17.1%
2012 38.82 2952nd 4206 29.8%
2013 40.99 2826th 4221 33.0%
2014 48.92 2397th 4260 43.7%
2015 46.69 2508th 4320 41.9%
2016 43.85 2601st 4286 39.3%
2017 27.68 3284th 4329 24.1%
2018 40.08 2551st 4359 41.5%
2019 43.86 2433rd 4479 45.7%
2021 25.15 3497th 4578 23.6%
2022 67.74 1236th 4581 73.0%
2023 50.00 2177th 4647 53.2%
2024 36.89 3001st 4675 35.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Garza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.31 2140th 3226 33.7%
2019 47.32 1701st 3333 49.0%
2021 27.28 2828th 3446 17.9%
2022 62.05 1000th 3487 71.3%
2023 41.15 2189th 3556 38.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Garza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.63 1848th 3558 48.1%
2019 27.62 3004th 3684 18.5%
2021 18.71 3778th 3799 0.6%
2022 50.78 1519th 3952 61.6%
2023 35.22 2696th 4086 34.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.47 1870th 4264 56.1%
2019 56.79 1580th 4309 63.3%
2021 35.53 3025th 4451 32.0%
2022 79.50 474th 4477 89.4%
2023 58.88 1596th 4521 64.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Garza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.55 2709th 4306 37.1%
2019 42.79 2492nd 4348 42.7%
2021 24.60 3562nd 4499 20.8%
2022 61.82 1480th 4561 67.6%
2023 31.07 3329th 4588 27.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Garza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.39 2094th 3106 32.6%
2019 32.22 2630th 3184 17.4%
2021 8.79 2864th 3006 4.7%
2022 79.23 17th 2958 99.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Garza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.64 2333rd 4240 45.0%
2019 61.63 1234th 4295 71.3%
2021 40.08 2564th 4331 40.8%
2022 76.11 572nd 4461 87.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Garza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.95 2455th 4319 43.2%
2019 46.56 2213th 4357 49.2%
2021 29.03 3254th 4498 27.7%
2022 70.55 1091st 4563 76.1%
2023 66.07 1303rd 4585 71.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Garza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.54 2241st 4168 46.2%
2019 49.56 2030th 4188 51.5%
2021 31.72 3118th 4329 28.0%
2022 74.34 734th 4376 83.2%
2023 55.49 1749th 4401 60.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Garza Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 0 0 0 1195 0 n/a n/a 0 1195
1990 0 0 0 1172 0 n/a n/a 0 1172
1991 2 0 0 1199 1 n/a n/a -141 1061
1992 0 0 0 1249 0 n/a n/a 0 1249
1993 0 0 0 1231 0 n/a n/a 0 1231
1994 2 0 0 1128 0 n/a n/a 0 1130
1995 26 0 0 1018 2 n/a n/a 0 1046
1996 26 0 0 1018 2 n/a n/a 0 1046
1997 123 0 0 748 2 n/a n/a 0 873
1998 7 0 0 851 1 n/a n/a 0 859
1999 14 0 0 846 1 n/a n/a 0 861
2000 8 0 0 791 1 n/a n/a 0 800
2001 6 2 0 865 0 n/a n/a 0 873
2002 3 0 0 834 0 n/a n/a 0 837
2003 3 0 0 834 0 n/a n/a 0 837
2004 5 1 0 804 0 n/a n/a 0 810
2005 3 1 0 848 0 n/a n/a 0 852
2006 1 0 0 809 0 n/a n/a 0 810
2007 2 1 0 807 0 n/a n/a 0 810
2008 0 1 0 768 0 n/a n/a 0 769
2009 0 1 0 732 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2010 0 1 0 703 0 n/a n/a 0 704
2011 0 0 0 703 0 0 0 0 703
2012 1 0 0 721 0 0 0 0 722
2013 0 0 0 677 0 0 0 0 677
2014 2 0 0 674 0 0 0 0 676
2015 0 0 0 593 0 0 0 0 593
2016 2 0 0 521 0 0 0 0 523
2017 5 0 0 447 0 0 0 0 452
2018 0 0 0 425 0 0 0 0 425
2019 6 0 0 394 0 0 0 0 400
2020 9 1 0 331 0 0 0 0 341
2021 11 1 0 277 0 0 0 0 289
2022 6 0 0 264 0 0 0 0 270
2023 7 0 0 231 0 0 0 0 238

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garza Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1195 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1172 65.0 18.0 n/a
1991 1061 31.6 33.5 n/a
1992 1249 66.4 18.8 89.8
1993 1231 68.0 18.1 95
1994 1130 75.1 15.0 81.9
1995 1046 65.9 15.9 27.9
1996 1046 65.9 15.9 27.9
1997 873 55.3 15.8 31.4
1998 859 54.3 15.8 28.3
1999 861 52.6 16.4 20.8
2000 800 48.4 16.5 13.3
2001 873 52.2 16.7 8.2
2002 837 56.8 14.7 0
2003 837 56.8 14.7 0
2004 810 52.4 15.5 0
2005 852 52.0 16.4 0
2006 810 52.7 15.4 0.1
2007 810 50.7 16.0 n/a
2008 769 48.6 15.8 0.3
2009 733 47.4 15.5 0
2010 704 45.5 15.4 0
2011 703 44.4 15.8 0
2012 722 43.1 16.7 0
2013 677 44.7 15.1 98.2
2014 676 43.9 15.3 98.8
2015 593 43.0 13.7 98.5
2016 523 37.0 14.1 98.9
2017 452 29.6 15.2 95.4
2018 425 25.6 16.5 95.3
2019 400 29.5 13.5 99
2020 341 26.3 12.9 98.5
2021 289 22.4 12.8 96.2
2022 270 18.9 14.2 98.9
2023 238 20.7 11.4 98.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Garza Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1195 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1172 65.0 18.0 n/a
1991 1061 31.6 33.5 n/a
1992 1249 66.4 18.8 89.8
1993 1231 68.0 18.1 95
1994 1130 75.1 15.0 81.9
1995 1046 65.9 15.9 27.9
1996 1046 65.9 15.9 27.9
1997 873 55.3 15.8 31.4
1998 859 54.3 15.8 28.3
1999 861 52.6 16.4 20.8
2000 800 48.4 16.5 13.3
2001 873 52.2 16.7 8.2
2002 837 56.8 14.7 0
2003 837 56.8 14.7 0
2004 810 52.4 15.5 0
2005 852 52.0 16.4 0
2006 810 52.7 15.4 0.1
2007 810 50.7 16.0 n/a
2008 769 48.6 15.8 0.3
2009 733 47.4 15.5 0
2010 704 45.5 15.4 0
2011 703 44.4 15.8 0
2012 722 43.1 16.7 0
2013 677 44.7 15.1 98.2
2014 676 43.9 15.3 98.8
2015 593 43.0 13.7 98.5
2016 523 37.0 14.1 98.9
2017 452 29.6 15.2 95.4
2018 425 25.6 16.5 95.3
2019 400 29.5 13.5 99
2020 341 26.3 12.9 98.5
2021 289 22.4 12.8 96.2
2022 270 18.9 14.2 98.9
2023 238 20.7 11.4 98.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Garza Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $582 (5.4%) $10,183 (94.6%) $10,765
2020 $992 (7.8%) $11,780 (92.2%) $12,773
2021 $1,861 (12.9%) $12,601 (87.1%) $14,462

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garza Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2433rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2177th of 4647 Elementary schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Garza Elementary)2940
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))4452
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Garza Elementary)4235
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5449
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Garza Elementary)2715
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5046
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Garza Elementary)3129
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5252
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Garza Elementary)4168
 27%
   5th Grade Reading (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Garza Elementary)7286
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))6962
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Garza Elementary)6768
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Brownsville Independent School District (Isd))5933
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students400238
 40.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic394231
 41.4%
Pacific Islander00
White67
 16.7%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99%98.7%
 0.3%


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Garza Elementary ranks 3001st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Garza Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 3% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 238 students attended Garza Elementary.


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