Monte Cristo Elementary

Summary:

Monte Cristo Elementary is a public elementary school in Edinburg, Texas, serving 597 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 443 out of 968 districts in the state.

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $10,813 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.2, Monte Cristo Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages on STAAR reading, math, and science assessments. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between the bottom and middle quartiles of Texas elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Performance gaps are particularly notable for female students, special education students, and students from low-income families, who make up 94% of the student population.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, such as Austin Elementary and Dr. Kay Teer Crawford Elementary, Monte Cristo Elementary generally underperforms in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. This suggests that the school faces unique challenges that have not been adequately addressed, despite the district's efforts and the school's relatively high funding and favorable staffing ratios.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4010 N Doolittle Rd
       Edinburg, TX  78539


(956) 289-2362

District: Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2792nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,813 Help


Students who attend Monte Cristo Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Betty Harwell Middle
High:    Economedes High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  597

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.3%
White:
0.5%
African American:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monte Cristo Elementary ranks worse than 59.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 26th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.3%), White (0.5%), African American (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monte Cristo Elementary is 15.2, which is the 10th best among 31 elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monte Cristo Elementary is $10,813. 23 elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District 443rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Monte Cristo Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.83 3061st 3465 11.7%
2005 31.72 2800th 3475 19.4%
2006 38.25 2567th 3476 26.2%
2007 24.93 3249th 3724 12.8%
2008 26.75 3226th 3768 14.4%
2009 24.17 3432nd 3884 11.6%
2010 37.47 2948th 3937 25.1%
2011 39.38 2978th 4095 27.3%
2012 44.45 2630th 4206 37.5%
2013 43.41 2677th 4221 36.6%
2014 46.55 2556th 4260 40.0%
2015 55.49 2037th 4320 52.8%
2016 55.51 2024th 4286 52.8%
2017 53.81 1767th 4329 59.2%
2018 56.24 1668th 4359 61.7%
2019 63.17 1353rd 4479 69.8%
2021 19.16 3930th 4578 14.2%
2022 59.38 1635th 4581 64.3%
2023 32.69 3240th 4647 30.3%
2024 40.37 2792nd 4675 40.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.59 994th 3226 69.2%
2019 67.20 750th 3333 77.5%
2021 33.82 2443rd 3446 29.1%
2022 71.81 631st 3487 81.9%
2023 45.03 1949th 3556 45.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.66 2943rd 3558 17.3%
2019 28.92 2917th 3684 20.8%
2021 27.61 3000th 3799 21.0%
2022 51.13 1499th 3952 62.1%
2023 28.08 3264th 4086 20.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.83 831st 4264 80.5%
2019 77.43 488th 4309 88.7%
2021 24.58 3755th 4451 15.6%
2022 72.82 761st 4477 83.0%
2023 46.98 2387th 4521 47.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.36 27th 112 75.9%
2019 65.42 19th 93 79.6%
2021 28.84 43rd 56 23.2%
2022 70.68 10th 49 79.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.72 1506th 4306 65.0%
2019 57.59 1630th 4348 62.5%
2021 17.22 4064th 4499 9.7%
2022 62.05 1466th 4561 67.9%
2023 30.54 3379th 4588 26.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.44 2204th 3106 29.0%
2019 75.98 311th 3184 90.2%
2021 30.24 2332nd 3006 22.4%
2022 79.23 17th 2958 99.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.90 888th 4240 79.1%
2019 78.81 458th 4295 89.3%
2021 36.33 2862nd 4331 33.9%
2022 82.15 369th 4461 91.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.77 1858th 4319 57.0%
2019 66.26 1179th 4357 72.9%
2021 24.03 3598th 4498 20.0%
2022 55.67 1836th 4563 59.8%
2023 34.86 3091st 4585 32.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.29 1200th 4168 71.2%
2019 69.68 884th 4188 78.9%
2021 24.22 3623rd 4329 16.3%
2022 66.54 1085th 4376 75.2%
2023 38.37 2874th 4401 34.7%
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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 Monte Cristo Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 5 0 0 282 0 n/a n/a -61 226
1992 10 0 0 644 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1993 10 0 0 642 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1994 12 0 0 683 1 n/a n/a 0 696
1995 2 0 0 809 1 n/a n/a 0 812
1996 2 0 0 809 1 n/a n/a 0 812
1997 6 0 0 819 0 n/a n/a 0 825
1998 3 0 0 843 1 n/a n/a 0 847
1999 3 0 0 898 0 n/a n/a 0 901
2000 5 0 0 587 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2001 3 0 0 633 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2002 2 0 0 641 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2003 2 0 0 641 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2004 2 1 0 496 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2005 4 1 0 584 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2006 4 0 0 614 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2007 4 0 1 612 2 n/a n/a 0 619
2008 4 0 0 703 2 n/a n/a 0 709
2009 4 1 0 704 1 n/a n/a 0 710
2010 5 1 0 759 0 n/a n/a 0 765
2011 1 0 0 748 0 0 0 0 749
2012 1 2 0 720 0 0 0 0 723
2013 0 1 0 746 0 0 0 0 747
2014 2 1 0 622 0 0 0 0 625
2015 4 1 0 643 0 0 0 0 648
2016 8 1 0 691 0 1 2 0 703
2017 10 0 0 692 0 1 1 0 704
2018 6 0 0 723 0 1 2 0 732
2019 0 0 0 717 0 0 0 0 717
2020 0 0 0 643 0 0 0 0 643
2021 3 0 0 610 0 0 0 0 613
2022 0 0 0 672 0 0 0 0 672
2023 3 1 0 593 0 0 0 0 597

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 Monte Cristo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 226 31.1 7.2 n/a
1992 654 36.3 18.0 88.4
1993 652 37.0 17.6 94.3
1994 696 38.0 18.3 94.3
1995 812 45.0 18.0 95
1996 812 45.0 18.0 95
1997 825 46.0 17.9 93.9
1998 847 50.8 16.7 91.1
1999 901 47.8 18.8 78.2
2000 592 35.1 16.9 53.5
2001 637 38.7 16.5 39.4
2002 643 39.2 16.4 18.8
2003 643 39.2 16.4 18.8
2004 499 32.2 15.5 6
2005 589 37.0 15.9 0.7
2006 618 35.8 17.3 0
2007 619 38.1 16.2 0
2008 709 39.3 18.0 0
2009 710 40.6 17.5 0
2010 765 41.0 18.6 0
2011 749 39.1 19.1 0
2012 723 38.9 18.5 0
2013 747 40.1 18.6 93.8
2014 625 35.5 17.6 92.5
2015 648 38.0 17.0 93.2
2016 703 38.0 18.5 93.5
2017 704 40.0 17.5 95.3
2018 732 40.4 18.0 94.4
2019 717 41.0 17.4 96.4
2020 643 40.2 15.9 94.4
2021 613 38.1 16.0 94.9
2022 672 40.0 16.7 94
2023 597 39.0 15.2 94.8

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 Monte Cristo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 226 31.1 7.2 n/a
1992 654 36.3 18.0 88.4
1993 652 37.0 17.6 94.3
1994 696 38.0 18.3 94.3
1995 812 45.0 18.0 95
1996 812 45.0 18.0 95
1997 825 46.0 17.9 93.9
1998 847 50.8 16.7 91.1
1999 901 47.8 18.8 78.2
2000 592 35.1 16.9 53.5
2001 637 38.7 16.5 39.4
2002 643 39.2 16.4 18.8
2003 643 39.2 16.4 18.8
2004 499 32.2 15.5 6
2005 589 37.0 15.9 0.7
2006 618 35.8 17.3 0
2007 619 38.1 16.2 0
2008 709 39.3 18.0 0
2009 710 40.6 17.5 0
2010 765 41.0 18.6 0
2011 749 39.1 19.1 0
2012 723 38.9 18.5 0
2013 747 40.1 18.6 93.8
2014 625 35.5 17.6 92.5
2015 648 38.0 17.0 93.2
2016 703 38.0 18.5 93.5
2017 704 40.0 17.5 95.3
2018 732 40.4 18.0 94.4
2019 717 41.0 17.4 96.4
2020 643 40.2 15.9 94.4
2021 613 38.1 16.0 94.9
2022 672 40.0 16.7 94
2023 597 39.0 15.2 94.8

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 Monte Cristo Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $861 (9.8%) $7,952 (90.2%) $8,813
2020 $641 (6.7%) $8,976 (93.3%) $9,616
2021 $836 (7.7%) $9,977 (92.3%) $10,813

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Monte Cristo Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1353rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3240th of 4647 Elementary schools
 39.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Monte Cristo Elementary)4238
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)4949
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Monte Cristo Elementary)6728
 39%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6048
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Monte Cristo Elementary)5226
 26%
   4th Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5046
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Monte Cristo Elementary)5845
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5253
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Monte Cristo Elementary)4242
   5th Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5457
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Monte Cristo Elementary)5447
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6556
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Monte Cristo Elementary)5725
 32%
   5th Grade Science (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6032
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students717597
 16.7%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic717593
 17.3%
Pacific Islander00
White03
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.4%94.8%
 1.6%


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Monte Cristo Elementary ranks 2792nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Monte Cristo Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Betty Harwell Middle
High : Economedes High School

Students at Monte Cristo Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 597 students attended Monte Cristo Elementary.


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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.

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