Henry B Gonzalez Elementary

Summary:

Henry B Gonzalez Elementary is a public elementary school in Mission, Texas, serving 490 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the La Joya Independent School District, which is ranked 451 out of 968 districts in the state.

Henry B Gonzalez Elementary has a unique student population, with 100% of its students identifying as Hispanic, significantly higher than nearby schools. The school's academic performance has fluctuated over the past decade, ranging from a 4-star rating in 2023-2024 to a 1-star rating in 2020-2021. Interestingly, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students outperforming male students. Despite these fluctuations, Henry B Gonzalez Elementary generally outperforms the district and state in STAAR Reading and Mathematics assessments, particularly in the upper elementary grades.

The school faces some challenges, including high poverty rates, with 91.43% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. However, the school's spending per student has increased over the years, suggesting a commitment to investing in resources and infrastructure. When compared to nearby schools, such as Marcell Elementary and Castro Elementary, Henry B Gonzalez Elementary generally outperforms them in academic achievement. The school's English Language Learner (ELL) students, however, have struggled, indicating a need for targeted support and interventions in this area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3912 E Expy 83
       Mission, TX  78572


(956) 323-2460

District: La Joya Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1192nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,023 Help


Students who attend Henry B Gonzalez Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ann Richards Middle
High:    Jimmy Carter Early College High School
    La Joya High School
    Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  429

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96% Help


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Compare Details Henry B Gonzalez Elementary ranks better than 74.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henry B Gonzalez Elementary is 14.4, which is the 7th best among 22 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henry B Gonzalez Elementary is $12,023, which is the 10th highest among 22 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henry B Gonzalez Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry B Gonzalez Elementary 1192nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Henry B Gonzalez Elementary in the ranking list.)

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La Joya Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks La Joya Independent School District (Isd) 451st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Henry B Gonzalez Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Henry B Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.91 3086th 3465 10.9%
2005 18.82 3201st 3475 7.9%
2006 31.61 2790th 3476 19.7%
2007 41.29 2633rd 3724 29.3%
2008 57.08 1825th 3768 51.6%
2009 24.57 3416th 3884 12.0%
2010 40.61 2797th 3937 29.0%
2011 57.48 1964th 4095 52.0%
2012 34.27 3206th 4206 23.8%
2013 49.56 2316th 4221 45.1%
2014 49.82 2344th 4260 45.0%
2015 53.54 2142nd 4320 50.4%
2016 54.51 2081st 4286 51.4%
2017 52.53 1832nd 4329 57.7%
2018 54.99 1736th 4359 60.2%
2019 44.86 2357th 4479 47.4%
2021 24.34 3554th 4578 22.4%
2022 41.42 2656th 4581 42.0%
2023 64.63 1389th 4647 70.1%
2024 68.27 1192nd 4675 74.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Henry B Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.55 1469th 3226 54.5%
2019 45.96 1782nd 3333 46.5%
2021 30.56 2630th 3446 23.7%
2022 39.94 2230th 3487 36.0%
2023 48.50 1759th 3556 50.5%
2024 48.85 1707th 3638 53.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Henry B Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.05 1821st 3558 48.8%
2019 41.03 1982nd 3684 46.2%
2021 18.96 3711th 3799 2.3%
2022 47.41 1742nd 3952 55.9%
2023 60.96 1050th 4086 74.3%
2024 55.03 1564th 4261 63.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Henry B Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.10 951st 4264 77.7%
2019 57.33 1538th 4309 64.3%
2021 30.44 3353rd 4451 24.7%
2022 50.42 2124th 4477 52.6%
2023 71.38 830th 4521 81.6%
2024 78.20 523rd 4560 88.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Henry B Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.31 1476th 4306 65.7%
2019 45.50 2320th 4348 46.6%
2021 27.59 3349th 4499 25.6%
2022 53.99 1904th 4561 58.3%
2023 68.81 1147th 4588 75.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Henry B Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.91 1201st 3106 61.3%
2019 36.05 2506th 3184 21.3%
2021 40.10 2079th 3006 30.8%
2022 59.16 1454th 2958 50.8%
2023 64.73 1192nd 2980 60.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Henry B Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.54 1531st 4240 63.9%
2019 49.50 2008th 4295 53.2%
2021 32.10 3199th 4331 26.1%
2022 53.53 1849th 4461 58.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Henry B Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.22 2034th 4319 52.9%
2019 44.00 2392nd 4357 45.1%
2021 27.23 3375th 4498 25.0%
2022 30.32 3381st 4563 25.9%
2023 58.55 1660th 4585 63.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Henry B Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.62 1280th 4168 69.3%
2019 50.82 1934th 4188 53.8%
2021 30.24 3219th 4329 25.6%
2022 48.75 2176th 4376 50.3%
2023 71.79 841st 4401 80.9%
2024 70.74 913th 4431 79.4%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Henry B Gonzalez Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 2 0 0 800 0 n/a n/a 0 802
2001 2 0 0 856 0 n/a n/a 0 858
2002 0 1 0 876 0 n/a n/a 0 877
2003 0 1 0 876 0 n/a n/a 0 877
2004 0 0 0 766 0 n/a n/a 0 766
2005 0 0 0 756 0 n/a n/a 0 756
2006 0 0 0 747 0 n/a n/a 0 747
2007 1 0 0 824 0 n/a n/a 0 825
2008 1 0 0 615 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2009 1 0 0 538 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2010 1 2 0 602 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2011 2 0 0 706 0 0 0 0 708
2012 0 0 0 626 0 0 0 0 626
2013 0 0 0 642 0 0 0 0 642
2014 0 1 0 651 0 0 0 0 652
2015 3 0 0 594 0 0 0 0 597
2016 1 0 3 704 0 0 0 0 708
2017 1 0 1 641 0 0 0 0 643
2018 0 0 0 606 0 0 0 0 606
2019 5 0 0 558 0 0 0 0 563
2020 1 0 0 538 0 0 0 0 539
2021 0 0 0 474 0 0 0 0 474
2022 0 0 0 435 0 0 0 0 435
2023 0 0 0 490 0 0 0 0 490
2024 0 0 0 429 0 0 0 0 429

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 Henry B Gonzalez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 802 42.1 19.0 90.9
2001 858 46.9 18.3 91.4
2002 877 54.1 16.2 54.6
2003 877 54.1 16.2 54.6
2004 766 48.1 15.9 42.6
2005 756 46.0 16.4 31.2
2006 747 45.9 16.3 22.4
2007 825 47.4 17.4 9.2
2008 616 41.6 14.8 8.6
2009 539 36.5 14.8 5
2010 605 37.1 16.3 3.3
2011 708 44.0 16.0 1.7
2012 626 41.0 15.2 1.3
2013 642 38.9 16.4 93
2014 652 39.0 16.6 92.6
2015 597 39.0 15.3 91.3
2016 708 43.0 16.4 91.5
2017 643 41.0 15.6 91.4
2018 606 37.9 15.9 88.8
2019 563 35.0 16.0 88.1
2020 539 36.9 14.5 89.2
2021 474 35.2 13.4 89
2022 435 33.3 13.0 90.3
2023 490 34.0 14.4 91.4
2024 429 29.7 14.4 96

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 Henry B Gonzalez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 802 42.1 19.0 90.9
2001 858 46.9 18.3 91.4
2002 877 54.1 16.2 54.6
2003 877 54.1 16.2 54.6
2004 766 48.1 15.9 42.6
2005 756 46.0 16.4 31.2
2006 747 45.9 16.3 22.4
2007 825 47.4 17.4 9.2
2008 616 41.6 14.8 8.6
2009 539 36.5 14.8 5
2010 605 37.1 16.3 3.3
2011 708 44.0 16.0 1.7
2012 626 41.0 15.2 1.3
2013 642 38.9 16.4 93
2014 652 39.0 16.6 92.6
2015 597 39.0 15.3 91.3
2016 708 43.0 16.4 91.5
2017 643 41.0 15.6 91.4
2018 606 37.9 15.9 88.8
2019 563 35.0 16.0 88.1
2020 539 36.9 14.5 89.2
2021 474 35.2 13.4 89
2022 435 33.3 13.0 90.3
2023 490 34.0 14.4 91.4
2024 429 29.7 14.4 96

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Henry B Gonzalez Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $950 (9.0%) $9,553 (91.0%) $10,503
2020 $1,418 (12.9%) $9,549 (87.1%) $10,968
2021 $1,245 (10.4%) $10,778 (89.6%) $12,023

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Henry B Gonzalez Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2357th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1389th of 4647 Elementary schools
 22.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Henry B Gonzalez Elementary)4962
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4654
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Henry B Gonzalez Elementary)6455
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5043
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Henry B Gonzalez Elementary)6132
 29%
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Henry B Gonzalez Elementary)3945
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5149
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Henry B Gonzalez Elementary)3542
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Henry B Gonzalez Elementary)1816
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))3645
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Henry B Gonzalez Elementary)4663
 17%
   5th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4960
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Henry B Gonzalez Elementary)4858
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5650
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Henry B Gonzalez Elementary)2942
 13%
   5th Grade Science (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4832
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Henry B Gonzalez Elementary)4750
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5730
 27%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students563490
 13%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic558490
 12.2%
Pacific Islander00
White50
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.1%91.4%
 3.3%


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Students at Henry B Gonzalez Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 429 students attended Henry B Gonzalez Elementary.

Henry B Gonzalez Elementary ranks 1192nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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