Carl C Waitz Elementary

Summary:

Carl C Waitz Elementary is a public elementary school in Brownsville, Texas, serving 396 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. Despite serving a predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population, the school consistently underperforms compared to other schools in the area.

Carl C Waitz Elementary has an overwhelmingly Hispanic student population at 99.24%, significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 97.58% to 100% Hispanic students. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with proficiency rates on STAAR assessments well below the district and state averages. The school's high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 96.49% to 98.23%, is also notably higher than nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 64.85% to 97.14%. Interestingly, Carl C Waitz Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $9,376 to $11,751, compared to the surrounding schools, which have per-student spending ranging from $9,347 to $12,232.

While the challenges faced by Carl C Waitz Elementary are significant, the success of nearby schools serving similar student populations, such as Hurla M Midkiff Elementary and Hilda C Escobar/Alicia C Rios Elementary, suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement through targeted interventions and resource allocation. The school's relatively high per-student spending indicates that the resources are available, and the performance of nearby schools serving similar populations suggests that the challenges faced by Carl C Waitz Elementary are not insurmountable.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 842 W Saint Francis Ave
       Alton, TX  78573


(956) 323-6600

District: Mission Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
4019th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,751 Help


Students who attend Carl C Waitz Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Alton Memorial J H
High:    Mission Collegiate High School
    Mission High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  395

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.0%
White:
2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.5% Help


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Compare Details Carl C Waitz Elementary ranks worse than 86% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98%), White (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carl C Waitz Elementary is 15.1, which is the 6th best among 14 elementary schools in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carl C Waitz Elementary is $11,751, which is the 6th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carl C Waitz Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Carl C Waitz Elementary 4019th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Carl C Waitz Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Mission Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mission Consolidated Independent School District 527th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carl C Waitz Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Carl C Waitz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.36 670th 3465 80.7%
2005 68.46 1077th 3475 69.0%
2006 71.74 917th 3476 73.6%
2007 69.88 1083rd 3724 70.9%
2008 70.66 1013th 3768 73.1%
2009 60.49 1674th 3884 56.9%
2010 35.64 3034th 3937 22.9%
2011 30.44 3373rd 4095 17.6%
2012 24.04 3690th 4206 12.3%
2013 32.74 3272nd 4221 22.5%
2014 46.56 2555th 4260 40.0%
2015 44.88 2610th 4320 39.6%
2016 31.89 3201st 4286 25.3%
2017 35.10 2840th 4329 34.4%
2018 40.22 2536th 4359 41.8%
2019 45.50 2314th 4479 48.3%
2021 11.97 4395th 4578 4.0%
2022 28.11 3474th 4581 24.2%
2023 24.03 3768th 4647 18.9%
2024 20.39 4019th 4675 14.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carl C Waitz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.50 1898th 3226 41.2%
2019 46.62 1747th 3333 47.6%
2021 13.33 3394th 3446 1.5%
2022 23.92 3033rd 3487 13.0%
2023 23.85 3074th 3556 13.6%
2024 29.17 2824th 3638 22.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carl C Waitz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.43 1079th 3558 69.7%
2019 70.36 560th 3684 84.8%
2022 33.19 2790th 3952 29.4%
2023 26.28 3395th 4086 16.9%
2024 39.15 2631st 4261 38.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carl C Waitz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.67 2251st 4264 47.2%
2019 56.65 1591st 4309 63.1%
2021 13.56 4327th 4451 2.8%
2022 35.75 3107th 4477 30.6%
2023 31.09 3461st 4521 23.4%
2024 33.66 3323rd 4560 27.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Carl C Waitz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.93 2299th 4306 46.6%
2019 53.25 1867th 4348 57.1%
2021 19.00 3947th 4499 12.3%
2022 39.97 2765th 4561 39.4%
2023 33.20 3210th 4588 30.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Carl C Waitz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.15 707th 3106 77.2%
2019 55.21 1774th 3184 44.3%
2021 10.46 2831st 3006 5.8%
2022 51.47 1800th 2958 39.1%
2023 51.30 1864th 2980 37.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Carl C Waitz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.72 2099th 4240 50.5%
2019 67.41 916th 4295 78.7%
2021 24.38 3762nd 4331 13.1%
2022 39.76 2832nd 4461 36.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Carl C Waitz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.80 2925th 4319 32.3%
2019 39.72 2682nd 4357 38.4%
2021 11.00 4398th 4498 2.2%
2022 24.08 3751st 4563 17.8%
2023 18.70 4067th 4585 11.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carl C Waitz Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.50 2169th 4168 48.0%
2019 52.22 1832nd 4188 56.3%
2021 15.23 4141st 4329 4.3%
2022 32.45 3251st 4376 25.7%
2023 29.16 3420th 4401 22.3%
2024 31.16 3331st 4431 24.8%
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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 Carl C Waitz Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 1 0 0 524 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1994 2 0 0 575 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1995 2 0 0 733 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1996 2 0 0 733 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1997 1 0 0 776 0 n/a n/a 0 777
1998 2 0 0 783 1 n/a n/a 0 786
1999 3 0 0 750 1 n/a n/a 0 754
2000 1 0 0 789 0 n/a n/a 0 790
2001 4 0 0 799 0 n/a n/a 0 803
2002 6 2 0 929 0 n/a n/a 0 937
2003 6 2 0 929 0 n/a n/a 0 937
2004 6 0 0 608 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2005 5 0 0 611 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2006 3 0 0 581 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2007 2 0 0 586 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2008 1 0 0 517 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2009 1 0 0 645 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2010 1 0 0 592 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2011 2 0 0 605 0 0 0 0 607
2012 1 0 0 618 0 0 0 0 619
2013 1 0 0 622 0 0 0 0 623
2014 2 0 0 647 0 0 1 0 650
2015 2 0 0 576 0 0 0 0 578
2016 1 1 0 610 0 0 0 0 612
2017 3 1 0 592 0 0 0 0 596
2018 3 1 0 572 0 0 0 0 576
2019 2 1 0 540 0 0 0 0 543
2020 1 1 0 493 0 0 0 0 495
2021 1 0 0 445 0 0 0 0 446
2022 1 0 0 369 0 0 0 0 370
2023 3 0 0 393 0 0 0 0 396
2024 8 0 0 387 0 0 0 0 395

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 Carl C Waitz Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 525 30.0 17.5 95
1994 577 35.9 16.1 93.6
1995 735 45.1 16.3 91.8
1996 735 45.1 16.3 91.8
1997 777 44.3 17.5 91.5
1998 786 49.3 15.9 87.7
1999 754 46.1 16.4 92.7
2000 790 45.3 17.4 6.1
2001 803 51.8 15.5 0
2002 937 58.9 15.9 0
2003 937 58.9 15.9 0
2004 614 39.7 15.5 0
2005 616 40.0 15.4 0
2006 584 37.5 15.6 0
2007 588 36.2 16.2 0
2008 518 35.7 14.5 1.4
2009 646 38.5 16.8 0
2010 593 36.1 16.3 0
2011 607 35.4 17.1 0
2012 619 34.7 17.7 0
2013 623 35.6 17.4 90.9
2014 650 37.6 17.2 90
2015 578 37.0 15.6 91.2
2016 612 33.0 18.5 92.3
2017 596 34.0 17.5 91.8
2018 576 35.6 16.1 92.2
2019 543 33.4 16.2 95.4
2020 495 30.0 16.5 89.5
2021 446 28.6 15.5 96.9
2022 370 24.7 14.9 96.5
2023 396 25.3 15.6 98.2
2024 395 26.1 15.1 97.5

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 Carl C Waitz Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 525 30.0 17.5 95
1994 577 35.9 16.1 93.6
1995 735 45.1 16.3 91.8
1996 735 45.1 16.3 91.8
1997 777 44.3 17.5 91.5
1998 786 49.3 15.9 87.7
1999 754 46.1 16.4 92.7
2000 790 45.3 17.4 6.1
2001 803 51.8 15.5 0
2002 937 58.9 15.9 0
2003 937 58.9 15.9 0
2004 614 39.7 15.5 0
2005 616 40.0 15.4 0
2006 584 37.5 15.6 0
2007 588 36.2 16.2 0
2008 518 35.7 14.5 1.4
2009 646 38.5 16.8 0
2010 593 36.1 16.3 0
2011 607 35.4 17.1 0
2012 619 34.7 17.7 0
2013 623 35.6 17.4 90.9
2014 650 37.6 17.2 90
2015 578 37.0 15.6 91.2
2016 612 33.0 18.5 92.3
2017 596 34.0 17.5 91.8
2018 576 35.6 16.1 92.2
2019 543 33.4 16.2 95.4
2020 495 30.0 16.5 89.5
2021 446 28.6 15.5 96.9
2022 370 24.7 14.9 96.5
2023 396 25.3 15.6 98.2
2024 395 26.1 15.1 97.5

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 Carl C Waitz Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $899 (9.6%) $8,476 (90.4%) $9,376
2020 $815 (8.6%) $8,673 (91.4%) $9,489
2021 $1,414 (12.0%) $10,336 (88.0%) $11,751

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carl C Waitz 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 2314th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3768th of 4647 Elementary schools
 29.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Carl C Waitz Elementary)3648
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4151
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carl C Waitz Elementary)5233
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4840
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Carl C Waitz Elementary)3826
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Carl C Waitz Elementary)4624
 22%
   4th Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4940
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carl C Waitz Elementary)3424
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4943
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Carl C Waitz Elementary)1931
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)2633
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Carl C Waitz Elementary)6649
 17%
   5th Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)5252
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carl C Waitz Elementary)4531
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)5649
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Carl C Waitz Elementary)3917
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)5325
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Carl C Waitz Elementary)4628
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4336
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students543396
 27.1%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic540393
 27.2%
Pacific Islander00
White23
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.4%98.2%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carl C Waitz Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 395 students attended Carl C Waitz Elementary.

Students who attend Carl C Waitz Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Alton Memorial J H
High : Mission Collegiate High School
High : Mission High School

Carl C Waitz Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.0% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Carl C Waitz Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.


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