Raquel Cavazos Elementary

Summary:

Raquel Cavazos Elementary is a public elementary school in Brownsville, Texas, serving 554 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Mission Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 527 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Raquel Cavazos Elementary faces significant challenges in student academic performance, with consistently lower standardized test scores and rankings compared to state and district averages. The school has a very high Hispanic student population, ranging from 99.1% to 99.3% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with low socioeconomic status, tend to perform lower than the state averages for those subgroups. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 1,167 out of 4,329 Texas elementary schools in 2016-2017 to a low of 3,749 out of 4,578 in 2020-2021.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Salinas Elementary and Hurla M Midkiff Elementary, the performance metrics at Raquel Cavazos Elementary are generally similar, with all three schools struggling to meet state averages on standardized tests. However, the school's performance is also lower than nearby schools in the La Joya Independent School District, which has a higher overall ranking and better test scores across various subjects and grade levels. Despite the increased per-student spending at Raquel Cavazos Elementary, from $9,008 in 2019-2020 to $10,558 in 2020-2021, this has not translated into significantly improved academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 803 S Los Ebanos Blvd
       Alton, TX  78573


(956) 323-7200

District: Mission Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2400th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,558 Help


Students who attend Raquel Cavazos Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  539

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.3%
White:
1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Raquel Cavazos Elementary ranks worse than 51.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8th 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 46.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.3%), White (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Raquel Cavazos Elementary is 16.9. 11 elementary schools in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District 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 Raquel Cavazos Elementary is $10,558. 10 elementary schools in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Raquel Cavazos Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Raquel Cavazos Elementary 2400th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Raquel Cavazos Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Raquel Cavazos Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Raquel Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.42 2203rd 3465 36.4%
2005 66.54 1177th 3475 66.1%
2006 68.18 1119th 3476 67.8%
2007 63.94 1425th 3724 61.7%
2008 64.42 1388th 3768 63.2%
2009 73.46 865th 3884 77.7%
2010 59.13 1818th 3937 53.8%
2011 58.75 1897th 4095 53.7%
2012 45.63 2547th 4206 39.4%
2013 43.41 2675th 4221 36.6%
2014 50.23 2317th 4260 45.6%
2015 64.93 1516th 4320 64.9%
2016 53.43 2132nd 4286 50.3%
2017 66.71 1167th 4329 73.0%
2018 61.82 1403rd 4359 67.8%
2019 46.90 2227th 4479 50.3%
2021 21.45 3749th 4578 18.1%
2022 33.15 3169th 4581 30.8%
2023 44.58 2499th 4647 46.2%
2024 46.28 2400th 4675 48.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Raquel Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.23 1046th 3226 67.6%
2019 54.33 1343rd 3333 59.7%
2021 25.53 2936th 3446 14.8%
2022 33.64 2573rd 3487 26.2%
2023 41.47 2158th 3556 39.3%
2024 35.65 2452nd 3638 32.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Raquel Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.76 2111th 3558 40.7%
2019 35.98 2348th 3684 36.3%
2021 21.08 3464th 3799 8.8%
2022 42.21 2119th 3952 46.4%
2023 37.37 2517th 4086 38.4%
2024 33.10 3042nd 4261 28.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Raquel Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.87 783rd 4264 81.6%
2019 57.86 1507th 4309 65.0%
2021 26.67 3626th 4451 18.5%
2022 40.54 2793rd 4477 37.6%
2023 55.57 1787th 4521 60.5%
2024 48.20 2304th 4560 49.5%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Raquel Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.44 26th 49 46.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Raquel Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.24 1414th 4306 67.2%
2019 47.45 2201st 4348 49.4%
2021 26.20 3434th 4499 23.7%
2022 29.14 3475th 4561 23.8%
2023 42.97 2610th 4588 43.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Raquel Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.46 1677th 3106 46.0%
2019 31.15 2669th 3184 16.2%
2021 48.97 1793rd 3006 40.4%
2023 45.44 2105th 2980 29.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Raquel Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.62 946th 4240 77.7%
2019 63.94 1095th 4295 74.5%
2021 32.70 3142nd 4331 27.5%
2022 50.88 2028th 4461 54.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Raquel Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.91 1385th 4319 67.9%
2019 46.52 2220th 4357 49.0%
2021 19.01 3948th 4498 12.2%
2022 39.37 2774th 4563 39.2%
2023 47.20 2319th 4585 49.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Raquel Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.42 993rd 4168 76.2%
2019 53.20 1785th 4188 57.4%
2021 26.53 3470th 4329 19.8%
2022 38.71 2834th 4376 35.2%
2023 50.86 2007th 4401 54.4%
2024 47.63 2262nd 4431 49.0%
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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 Raquel Cavazos Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 5 0 0 548 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2005 3 0 0 604 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2006 3 0 0 625 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2007 3 0 0 752 0 n/a n/a 0 755
2008 1 0 0 807 0 n/a n/a 0 808
2009 0 0 0 448 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2010 1 0 0 446 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2011 2 0 0 468 0 0 0 0 470
2012 2 0 0 478 0 0 0 0 480
2013 0 0 0 516 0 0 0 0 516
2014 1 0 0 510 0 0 0 0 511
2015 2 1 0 516 0 0 0 0 519
2016 2 1 0 532 0 0 0 0 535
2017 2 0 0 546 0 0 0 0 548
2018 3 0 0 532 0 0 0 0 535
2019 1 0 0 573 0 0 0 0 574
2020 1 0 2 599 0 0 0 0 602
2021 1 1 2 567 0 0 0 0 571
2022 2 1 2 542 0 0 0 0 547
2023 4 1 0 549 0 0 0 0 554
2024 9 0 0 530 0 0 0 0 539

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Raquel Cavazos Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 553 36.0 15.4 0
2005 607 38.2 15.9 0
2006 628 37.7 16.7 0
2007 755 40.0 18.9 0
2008 808 46.1 17.5 0
2009 448 29.0 15.4 0
2010 447 30.0 14.8 0
2011 470 29.4 15.9 0
2012 480 24.4 19.6 0
2013 516 29.3 17.5 89.3
2014 511 29.6 17.2 87.9
2015 519 30.0 17.3 87.5
2016 535 30.0 17.8 85.2
2017 548 30.8 17.7 84.3
2018 535 33.1 16.1 81.9
2019 574 33.0 17.3 84.3
2020 602 34.7 17.3 81.7
2021 571 33.7 16.9 86.9
2022 547 30.3 17.9 89.4
2023 554 32.6 16.9 86.8
2024 539 31.7 16.9 88.7

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 Raquel Cavazos Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 553 36.0 15.4 0
2005 607 38.2 15.9 0
2006 628 37.7 16.7 0
2007 755 40.0 18.9 0
2008 808 46.1 17.5 0
2009 448 29.0 15.4 0
2010 447 30.0 14.8 0
2011 470 29.4 15.9 0
2012 480 24.4 19.6 0
2013 516 29.3 17.5 89.3
2014 511 29.6 17.2 87.9
2015 519 30.0 17.3 87.5
2016 535 30.0 17.8 85.2
2017 548 30.8 17.7 84.3
2018 535 33.1 16.1 81.9
2019 574 33.0 17.3 84.3
2020 602 34.7 17.3 81.7
2021 571 33.7 16.9 86.9
2022 547 30.3 17.9 89.4
2023 554 32.6 16.9 86.8
2024 539 31.7 16.9 88.7

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 Raquel Cavazos Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $779 (8.4%) $8,541 (91.6%) $9,320
2020 $561 (6.2%) $8,447 (93.8%) $9,008
2021 $1,006 (9.5%) $9,551 (90.5%) $10,558

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Raquel Cavazos Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2227th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2499th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Raquel Cavazos Elementary)2558
 33%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4151
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Raquel Cavazos Elementary)4048
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4840
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Raquel Cavazos Elementary)4063
 23%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Raquel Cavazos Elementary)3235
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4940
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Raquel Cavazos Elementary)5532
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4943
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Raquel Cavazos Elementary)530
 25%
   4th Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)2633
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Raquel Cavazos Elementary)5155
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)5252
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Raquel Cavazos Elementary)7047
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)5649
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Raquel Cavazos Elementary)4617
 29%
   5th Grade Science (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)5325
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students574554
 3.5%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic573549
 4.2%
Pacific Islander00
White14
 300%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.3%86.8%
 2.5%


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Students at Raquel Cavazos Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

Students who attend Raquel Cavazos Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

Raquel Cavazos Elementary ranks 2400th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 539 students attended Raquel Cavazos Elementary.


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