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Garcia Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 336 students in grades PK-5. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 72% Hispanic students.
Garcia Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on STAAR assessments compared to the Houston Independent School District (HISD) and the state of Texas. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.67% of 3rd graders, 12.82% of 4th graders, and 28.57% of 5th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to HISD averages of 44.66%, 46.59%, and 51.32%, respectively. The school's performance in STAAR Mathematics is even lower, with only 8.33% of 3rd graders, 46.15% of 4th graders, and 32.65% of 5th graders reaching proficiency or better, compared to HISD averages of 41.58%, 43.79%, and 48.48%. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, over 98%, likely contributes to these academic challenges.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Burbank Elementary, Roderick R. Paige Elementary, and Scarborough Elementary, Garcia Elementary generally performs worse on STAAR assessments, with lower proficiency rates in both reading and mathematics. The nearby charter schools, such as IDEA Hardy Academy and KIPP Dream Prep, have mixed performance compared to Garcia Elementary, with some outperforming and others underperforming. Addressing the challenges at Garcia Elementary will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, increased resources, and collaboration with the community.
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