Rayburn Elementary

Summary:

Rayburn Elementary is a public elementary school in McAllen Independent School District, serving 492 students in grades PK-5. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (92.28%) and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (67.89%).

Rayburn Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in STAAR test scores across multiple grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 80% of 3rd graders, 71.83% of 4th graders, and 62.69% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 58.1%, 59.03%, and 61.26% for McAllen ISD, respectively. Rayburn Elementary also had higher STAAR Mathematics and Science proficiency rates than the district and state averages. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, White students, and students with special education needs, is also noteworthy, often placing in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools.

While Rayburn Elementary's academic performance is generally higher than the nearby Blanca E Sanchez, Milam Elementary, and Lucile Hendricks Elementary schools within the McAllen ISD, Gonzalez Elementary has consistently outperformed Rayburn Elementary in both academic achievement and school rankings. Rayburn Elementary's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 15.5 students per teacher, may contribute to its ability to provide more individualized attention and support to its students, enhancing their academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7000 N Main St
       McAllen, TX  78504-3148


(956) 971-4363

District: McAllen Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
674th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,815 Help


Students who attend Rayburn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Morris Middle
High:    McAllen High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  510

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.2%
White:
5.7%
Asian:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rayburn Elementary ranks better than 85.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.2%), White (5.7%), Asian (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rayburn Elementary is 14.4. 14 elementary schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rayburn Elementary is $10,815. 15 elementary schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rayburn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rayburn Elementary 674th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Rayburn Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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McAllen Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks McAllen Independent School District (Isd) 323rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rayburn Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rayburn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.46 2245th 3465 35.2%
2005 52.02 1927th 3475 44.5%
2006 57.20 1673rd 3476 51.9%
2007 61.48 1582nd 3724 57.5%
2008 65.15 1343rd 3768 64.4%
2009 80.70 448th 3884 88.5%
2010 71.78 995th 3937 74.7%
2011 75.42 805th 4095 80.3%
2012 57.21 1860th 4206 55.8%
2013 62.60 1578th 4221 62.6%
2014 70.93 1179th 4260 72.3%
2015 64.23 1553rd 4320 64.1%
2016 60.31 1753rd 4286 59.1%
2017 53.03 1800th 4329 58.4%
2018 51.83 1903rd 4359 56.3%
2019 61.58 1435th 4479 68.0%
2021 66.34 1292nd 4578 71.8%
2022 86.16 509th 4581 88.9%
2023 75.40 942nd 4647 79.7%
2024 82.14 674th 4675 85.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rayburn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.59 2347th 3226 27.2%
2019 54.44 1335th 3333 59.9%
2021 38.81 2148th 3446 37.7%
2022 65.67 874th 3487 74.9%
2023 50.22 1669th 3556 53.1%
2024 75.30 586th 3638 83.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rayburn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.19 2077th 3558 41.6%
2019 47.40 1568th 3684 57.4%
2021 66.84 665th 3799 82.5%
2022 84.90 258th 3952 93.5%
2023 51.66 1544th 4086 62.2%
2024 87.29 255th 4261 94.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rayburn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.83 1847th 4264 56.7%
2019 69.39 846th 4309 80.4%
2021 70.73 812th 4451 81.8%
2022 89.98 174th 4477 96.1%
2023 76.63 578th 4521 87.2%
2024 88.65 195th 4560 95.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Rayburn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.28 1146th 4306 73.4%
2019 65.85 1199th 4348 72.4%
2021 66.60 1200th 4499 73.3%
2022 79.47 706th 4561 84.5%
2023 69.21 1128th 4588 75.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rayburn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.37 1535th 3106 50.6%
2019 65.53 1135th 3184 64.4%
2021 62.65 1297th 3006 56.9%
2022 71.42 673rd 2958 77.2%
2023 70.74 763rd 2980 74.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Rayburn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.89 3032nd 4240 28.5%
2019 52.13 1832nd 4295 57.3%
2021 48.95 1912th 4331 55.9%
2022 79.10 460th 4461 89.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Rayburn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.20 2824th 4319 34.6%
2019 52.30 1868th 4357 57.1%
2021 61.08 1440th 4498 68.0%
2022 89.16 347th 4563 92.4%
2023 79.15 745th 4585 83.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rayburn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.48 1503rd 4168 63.9%
2019 68.53 942nd 4188 77.5%
2021 73.19 755th 4329 82.6%
2022 89.17 237th 4376 94.6%
2023 81.93 458th 4401 89.6%
2024 88.33 251st 4431 94.3%
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Rank History for White students at Rayburn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.79 2145th 3127 31.4%
2019 55.78 1337th 3142 57.4%
2021 97.65 11th 3082 99.6%
2022 94.48 32nd 3082 99.0%
2024 71.71 698th 3078 77.3%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Rayburn Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 276 7 0 461 0 n/a n/a 0 744
1990 217 8 2 429 1 n/a n/a 0 657
1991 203 7 3 445 1 n/a n/a -27 632
1992 175 5 9 404 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1993 180 6 10 414 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1994 169 6 20 426 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1995 167 4 33 476 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1996 167 4 33 476 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1997 162 5 29 507 1 n/a n/a 0 704
1998 181 6 33 499 2 n/a n/a 0 721
1999 161 8 33 471 1 n/a n/a 0 674
2000 145 6 29 498 1 n/a n/a 0 679
2001 156 6 21 518 1 n/a n/a 0 702
2002 106 7 29 662 1 n/a n/a 0 805
2003 106 7 29 662 1 n/a n/a 0 805
2004 97 9 26 688 1 n/a n/a 0 821
2005 102 9 43 899 0 n/a n/a 0 1053
2006 92 2 45 949 0 n/a n/a 0 1088
2007 91 4 39 976 1 n/a n/a 0 1111
2008 61 3 14 503 2 n/a n/a 0 583
2009 50 7 11 497 1 n/a n/a 0 566
2010 54 6 12 503 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2011 44 5 13 537 0 2 3 0 604
2012 40 2 11 545 2 2 4 0 606
2013 46 2 9 504 1 2 5 0 569
2014 44 1 8 519 0 2 3 0 577
2015 37 4 10 492 0 0 7 0 550
2016 46 6 11 467 0 0 6 0 536
2017 36 5 8 449 0 0 2 0 500
2018 27 5 7 434 0 0 1 0 474
2019 29 0 9 415 0 0 2 0 455
2020 28 1 9 458 0 0 3 0 499
2021 25 0 9 462 1 0 4 0 501
2022 27 0 8 441 2 0 6 0 484
2023 25 1 10 454 1 0 1 0 492
2024 29 3 10 465 1 0 2 0 510

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 Rayburn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 744 n/a n/a n/a
1990 657 35.0 18.7 n/a
1991 632 35.8 17.6 n/a
1992 593 34.3 17.2 21.4
1993 610 32.0 19.1 28.5
1994 621 33.0 18.8 19.5
1995 680 37.0 18.4 20.9
1996 680 37.0 18.4 20.9
1997 704 38.0 18.5 24.9
1998 721 38.6 18.7 28.3
1999 674 41.0 16.4 39
2000 679 41.2 16.5 41.1
2001 702 44.7 15.7 43
2002 805 46.3 17.4 40.4
2003 805 46.3 17.4 40.4
2004 821 51.8 15.8 29.2
2005 1053 60.2 17.5 28.9
2006 1088 64.8 16.8 23.8
2007 1111 65.0 17.1 16.1
2008 583 40.5 14.4 11.1
2009 566 40.5 14.0 0.7
2010 576 34.0 16.9 0
2011 604 35.2 17.1 0.7
2012 606 33.2 18.2 0
2013 569 34.5 16.4 52.2
2014 577 34.3 16.7 69.7
2015 550 33.0 16.6 71.3
2016 536 32.0 16.7 70.5
2017 500 33.7 14.8 68.6
2018 474 29.7 15.9 71.5
2019 455 29.1 15.6 70.1
2020 499 33.2 14.9 71.1
2021 501 32.1 15.5 68.7
2022 484 33.1 14.6 70.9
2023 492 35.2 13.9 67.9
2024 510 35.3 14.4 65.3

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 Rayburn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 744 n/a n/a n/a
1990 657 35.0 18.7 n/a
1991 632 35.8 17.6 n/a
1992 593 34.3 17.2 21.4
1993 610 32.0 19.1 28.5
1994 621 33.0 18.8 19.5
1995 680 37.0 18.4 20.9
1996 680 37.0 18.4 20.9
1997 704 38.0 18.5 24.9
1998 721 38.6 18.7 28.3
1999 674 41.0 16.4 39
2000 679 41.2 16.5 41.1
2001 702 44.7 15.7 43
2002 805 46.3 17.4 40.4
2003 805 46.3 17.4 40.4
2004 821 51.8 15.8 29.2
2005 1053 60.2 17.5 28.9
2006 1088 64.8 16.8 23.8
2007 1111 65.0 17.1 16.1
2008 583 40.5 14.4 11.1
2009 566 40.5 14.0 0.7
2010 576 34.0 16.9 0
2011 604 35.2 17.1 0.7
2012 606 33.2 18.2 0
2013 569 34.5 16.4 52.2
2014 577 34.3 16.7 69.7
2015 550 33.0 16.6 71.3
2016 536 32.0 16.7 70.5
2017 500 33.7 14.8 68.6
2018 474 29.7 15.9 71.5
2019 455 29.1 15.6 70.1
2020 499 33.2 14.9 71.1
2021 501 32.1 15.5 68.7
2022 484 33.1 14.6 70.9
2023 492 35.2 13.9 67.9
2024 510 35.3 14.4 65.3

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 Rayburn Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $887 (8.9%) $9,051 (91.1%) $9,939
2020 $1,192 (11.7%) $9,008 (88.3%) $10,200
2021 $1,066 (9.9%) $9,750 (90.2%) $10,815

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rayburn Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1435th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 942nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Rayburn Elementary)4750
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))4653
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rayburn Elementary)3547
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5147
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Rayburn Elementary)5460
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))4853
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rayburn Elementary)4963
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5055
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Rayburn Elementary)4979
 30%
   5th Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5566
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rayburn Elementary)6872
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))6359
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Rayburn Elementary)4841
 7%
   5th Grade Science (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5336
 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 Students455492
 8.1%
African American01
American Indian01
Asian910
 11.1%
Hispanic415454
 9.4%
Pacific Islander00
White2925
 13.8%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.1%67.9%
 2.2%


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Students who attend Rayburn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Morris Middle
High : McAllen High School

Rayburn Elementary ranks 674th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Rayburn Elementary are 91% Hispanic, 6% White, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 510 students attended Rayburn Elementary.


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