Dishman Elementary

Summary:

Dishman Elementary is a public elementary school in Combes, Texas, serving 320 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. The school faces significant challenges, with a high concentration of Hispanic students, declining academic performance, and a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Dishman Elementary has struggled academically in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from the top 15% of Texas elementary schools in 2017-2018 to the bottom 15% in 2020-2021. The school's performance on STAAR tests is generally below the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. While Dishman Elementary excels in serving its special education students, it struggles with its English Language Learner (ELL) and Gifted and Talented student populations, ranking in the bottom 40% and bottom 33% of Texas elementary schools, respectively, in recent years.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, such as Jefferson Elementary and Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez Elementary, Dishman Elementary generally underperforms on academic measures. This suggests the need for the school to learn from the instructional practices and strategies of its higher-performing peers. Additionally, the extremely high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Dishman Elementary (over 94%) is noteworthy and likely contributes to the school's academic challenges, indicating the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support this student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 309 Madeley
       Combes, TX  78535-0008


(956) 427-3100

District: Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2004th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,589 Help


Students who attend Dishman Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Gutierrez Middle
High:    Harlingen Collegiate High School
    Harlingen High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.6%
White:
1.6%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.7% Help


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Compare Details Dishman Elementary ranks better than 57.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.6%), White (1.6%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dishman Elementary is 13.7, which is the 7th best among 17 elementary schools in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dishman Elementary is $10,589. 10 elementary schools in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District 452nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dishman Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dishman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.11 2063rd 3465 40.5%
2005 44.93 2263rd 3475 34.9%
2006 37.89 2578th 3476 25.8%
2007 43.91 2495th 3724 33.0%
2008 34.17 2935th 3768 22.1%
2009 44.16 2535th 3884 34.7%
2010 58.57 1855th 3937 52.9%
2011 52.20 2283rd 4095 44.2%
2012 32.78 3284th 4206 21.9%
2013 28.40 3471st 4221 17.8%
2014 47.94 2454th 4260 42.4%
2015 49.58 2360th 4320 45.4%
2016 62.54 1637th 4286 61.8%
2017 75.22 859th 4329 80.2%
2018 86.96 460th 4359 89.4%
2019 80.29 691st 4479 84.6%
2021 18.92 3948th 4578 13.8%
2022 29.45 3398th 4581 25.8%
2023 61.90 1520th 4647 67.3%
2024 52.49 2004th 4675 57.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dishman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.98 29th 3226 99.1%
2019 92.50 77th 3333 97.7%
2021 30.23 2649th 3446 23.1%
2022 31.25 2698th 3487 22.6%
2023 75.49 530th 3556 85.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dishman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.67 822nd 3684 77.7%
2021 50.61 1379th 3799 63.7%
2022 14.01 3877th 3952 1.9%
2023 90.91 159th 4086 96.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dishman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.37 82nd 4264 98.1%
2019 90.85 139th 4309 96.8%
2021 25.03 3733rd 4451 16.1%
2022 38.74 2915th 4477 34.9%
2023 75.66 617th 4521 86.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Dishman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.66 483rd 4306 88.8%
2019 75.11 803rd 4348 81.5%
2021 26.45 3415th 4499 24.1%
2022 30.72 3378th 4561 25.9%
2023 60.05 1571st 4588 65.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dishman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.48 1427th 3106 54.1%
2019 71.61 684th 3184 78.5%
2023 48.89 1974th 2980 33.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Dishman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.73 94th 4240 97.8%
2019 90.89 147th 4295 96.6%
2021 27.59 3545th 4331 18.1%
2022 36.07 3081st 4461 30.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Dishman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.33 491st 4319 88.6%
2019 81.42 590th 4357 86.5%
2021 17.84 4008th 4498 10.9%
2022 29.34 3436th 4563 24.7%
2023 60.79 1531st 4585 66.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dishman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.16 165th 4168 96.0%
2019 85.29 313th 4188 92.5%
2021 25.68 3528th 4329 18.5%
2022 34.51 3122nd 4376 28.7%
2023 68.70 1003rd 4401 77.2%
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Rank History for White students at Dishman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.13 1206th 3127 61.4%
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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 Dishman Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 43 2 0 407 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1990 28 2 0 407 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1991 36 1 0 413 0 n/a n/a -58 392
1992 32 1 0 430 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1993 34 0 0 396 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1994 45 0 0 443 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1995 34 0 0 449 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1996 34 0 0 449 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1997 26 0 0 447 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1998 16 0 0 416 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1999 25 0 0 439 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2000 14 1 0 453 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2001 16 2 0 435 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2002 22 2 0 447 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2003 22 2 0 447 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2004 16 2 0 464 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2005 13 2 0 490 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2006 15 0 0 494 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2007 17 2 0 455 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2008 21 3 0 451 1 n/a n/a 0 476
2009 11 5 0 468 2 n/a n/a 0 486
2010 19 3 0 474 1 n/a n/a 0 497
2011 18 1 0 477 0 0 0 0 496
2012 35 2 0 470 0 0 0 0 507
2013 32 2 0 475 0 0 0 0 509
2014 26 3 0 443 0 0 0 0 472
2015 26 3 0 429 0 0 0 0 458
2016 25 2 0 383 0 0 0 0 410
2017 16 1 0 358 0 0 1 0 376
2018 12 0 0 324 0 0 2 0 338
2019 9 6 0 330 0 0 1 0 346
2020 13 5 0 377 0 0 1 0 396
2021 10 4 0 375 1 0 1 0 391
2022 4 3 0 338 0 0 1 0 346
2023 5 4 0 309 0 0 2 0 320

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 Dishman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 452 n/a n/a n/a
1990 437 22.0 19.8 n/a
1991 392 21.3 18.4 n/a
1992 463 27.5 16.8 74.5
1993 430 27.0 15.9 85.1
1994 488 26.2 18.6 77.9
1995 483 27.0 17.9 85.1
1996 483 27.0 17.9 85.1
1997 473 27.0 17.5 79.9
1998 432 29.0 14.9 84.7
1999 464 26.0 17.8 90.3
2000 468 29.0 16.1 91.7
2001 453 29.0 15.6 90.9
2002 471 30.9 15.2 86.8
2003 471 30.9 15.2 86.8
2004 482 30.0 16.1 89.6
2005 505 30.0 16.8 91.7
2006 509 29.0 17.6 93.3
2007 474 28.2 16.8 91.4
2008 476 28.6 16.6 92.2
2009 486 29.1 16.7 91.2
2010 497 30.4 16.3 93.4
2011 496 30.0 16.5 92.1
2012 507 28.4 17.7 89.7
2013 509 32.4 15.6 91.2
2014 472 30.5 15.4 93
2015 458 30.0 15.2 92.4
2016 410 26.0 15.7 91.7
2017 376 26.4 14.1 92.6
2018 338 25.6 13.1 93.2
2019 346 23.7 14.5 96.5
2020 396 25.9 15.2 97.2
2021 391 26.4 14.7 91
2022 346 23.2 14.9 93.9
2023 320 23.3 13.7 94.7

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 Dishman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 452 n/a n/a n/a
1990 437 22.0 19.8 n/a
1991 392 21.3 18.4 n/a
1992 463 27.5 16.8 74.5
1993 430 27.0 15.9 85.1
1994 488 26.2 18.6 77.9
1995 483 27.0 17.9 85.1
1996 483 27.0 17.9 85.1
1997 473 27.0 17.5 79.9
1998 432 29.0 14.9 84.7
1999 464 26.0 17.8 90.3
2000 468 29.0 16.1 91.7
2001 453 29.0 15.6 90.9
2002 471 30.9 15.2 86.8
2003 471 30.9 15.2 86.8
2004 482 30.0 16.1 89.6
2005 505 30.0 16.8 91.7
2006 509 29.0 17.6 93.3
2007 474 28.2 16.8 91.4
2008 476 28.6 16.6 92.2
2009 486 29.1 16.7 91.2
2010 497 30.4 16.3 93.4
2011 496 30.0 16.5 92.1
2012 507 28.4 17.7 89.7
2013 509 32.4 15.6 91.2
2014 472 30.5 15.4 93
2015 458 30.0 15.2 92.4
2016 410 26.0 15.7 91.7
2017 376 26.4 14.1 92.6
2018 338 25.6 13.1 93.2
2019 346 23.7 14.5 96.5
2020 396 25.9 15.2 97.2
2021 391 26.4 14.7 91
2022 346 23.2 14.9 93.9
2023 320 23.3 13.7 94.7

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 Dishman Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,866 (16.9%) $9,166 (83.1%) $11,032
2020 $1,962 (18.4%) $8,706 (81.6%) $10,668
2021 $2,583 (24.4%) $8,006 (75.6%) $10,589

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dishman Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 691st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1520th of 4647 Elementary schools
 17.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Dishman Elementary)5055
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)4244
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dishman Elementary)7345
 28%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)5038
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Dishman Elementary)5751
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)4541
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dishman Elementary)5058
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)4343
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Dishman Elementary)5646
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)5156
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dishman Elementary)8659
 27%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)5947
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Dishman Elementary)5736
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)5235
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students346320
 7.5%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic330309
 6.4%
Pacific Islander00
White95
 44.4%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.5%94.7%
 1.8%


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Students who attend Dishman Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gutierrez Middle
High : Harlingen Collegiate High School
High : Harlingen High School

Dishman Elementary ranks 2004th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended Dishman Elementary.

Students at Dishman Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% African American.


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