Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary

Summary:

Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary is a public elementary school in San Juan, Texas, serving 595 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District, which is ranked 460 out of 968 districts in the state.

Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary has an overwhelmingly Hispanic student population, with over 99% of students identifying as Hispanic in the past three school years. The school's academic performance has fluctuated, ranging from 1 to 3 stars out of 5 on the SchoolDigger scale. In the most recent school year, the school ranked 2057 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools, placing it in the middle range. Performance has varied across different student subgroups, with the school ranking higher for male students than female students. The school has a very high poverty rate, with 94-96% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and has seen an increase in spending per student from $9,838 in 2018-2019 to $11,340 in 2020-2021.

Compared to nearby schools within the same district, Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary generally performs on par or slightly below average. For example, Sgt Leonel Trevino Elementary and Drs Reed - Mock Elementary have outperformed Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary in several academic areas. The school's high poverty rate and the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of different student subgroups are key factors that may impact its academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 500 E Fm 495
       San Juan, TX  78589


(956) 354-2800

District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2057th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,340 Help


Students who attend Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    R Yzaguirre Middle
High:    Psja Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  595

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.3%
White:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.3% Help


 See top rated Texas elementary schools

 Compare Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary ranks better than 56% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 11th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.64. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.3%), White (0.7%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 94.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary is 18.7. 22 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary employs 31.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary is $11,340. 17 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) 460th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary?

Rank History for Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.60 1361st 3465 60.7%
2005 47.10 2157th 3475 37.9%
2006 52.31 1930th 3476 44.5%
2007 47.14 2342nd 3724 37.1%
2008 39.45 2692nd 3768 28.6%
2009 44.81 2505th 3884 35.5%
2010 41.40 2766th 3937 29.7%
2011 29.76 3406th 4095 16.8%
2012 40.73 2850th 4206 32.2%
2013 32.98 3256th 4221 22.9%
2014 29.13 3444th 4260 19.2%
2015 32.85 3213th 4320 25.6%
2016 17.99 3823rd 4286 10.8%
2017 37.21 2703rd 4329 37.6%
2018 27.17 3372nd 4359 22.6%
2019 45.85 2296th 4479 48.7%
2021 30.25 3146th 4578 31.3%
2022 24.19 3699th 4581 19.3%
2023 47.58 2321st 4647 50.1%
2024 51.64 2057th 4675 56.0%
See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.95 1253rd 3226 61.2%
2019 66.78 771st 3333 76.9%
2021 26.11 2900th 3446 15.8%
2022 32.74 2628th 3487 24.6%
2023 50.26 1666th 3556 53.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.41 2205th 3558 38.0%
2019 62.53 828th 3684 77.5%
2022 30.48 2984th 3952 24.5%
2023 37.85 2467th 4086 39.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.01 2772nd 4264 35.0%
2019 61.47 1277th 4309 70.4%
2021 42.83 2544th 4451 42.8%
2022 34.35 3221st 4477 28.1%
2023 61.69 1403rd 4521 69.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.75 66th 112 41.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Migrant Students!

Rank History for Female students at Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.32 3462nd 4306 19.6%
2019 51.03 1990th 4348 54.2%
2021 34.52 2889th 4499 35.8%
2022 28.40 3523rd 4561 22.8%
2023 41.86 2681st 4588 41.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.35 2017th 3106 35.1%
2019 57.11 1667th 3184 47.6%
2022 37.48 2286th 2958 22.7%
2023 52.75 1803rd 2980 39.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.56 1645th 4240 61.2%
2019 71.06 739th 4295 82.8%
2021 45.20 2170th 4331 49.9%
2022 42.09 2663rd 4461 40.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.61 3208th 4319 25.7%
2019 40.24 2644th 4357 39.3%
2021 23.86 3608th 4498 19.8%
2022 22.31 3848th 4563 15.7%
2023 53.37 1938th 4585 57.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.05 3128th 4168 25.0%
2019 51.75 1867th 4188 55.4%
2021 36.56 2790th 4329 35.6%
2022 28.66 3494th 4376 20.2%
2023 55.16 1761st 4401 60.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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.

Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Texas Education Agency

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary, submit a rating!



No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 5 0 0 588 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1990 3 0 0 637 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1991 10 0 0 541 0 n/a n/a -138 413
1992 4 1 0 572 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1993 4 2 0 611 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1994 10 1 0 564 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1995 3 1 0 592 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1996 3 1 0 592 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1997 2 1 0 654 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1998 2 1 0 704 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1999 1 3 0 577 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2000 1 3 0 618 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2001 2 0 2 661 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2002 4 0 2 624 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2003 4 0 2 624 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2004 2 0 2 633 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2005 1 0 2 645 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2006 1 0 0 660 0 n/a n/a 0 661
2007 2 0 0 653 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2008 1 0 0 596 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2009 1 0 0 607 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2010 2 0 0 598 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2011 6 1 0 556 0 0 0 0 563
2012 2 1 0 612 0 0 0 0 615
2013 3 1 0 583 0 0 0 0 587
2014 1 1 0 524 0 0 0 0 526
2015 2 1 0 644 0 0 0 0 647
2016 4 0 0 658 0 0 0 0 662
2017 6 0 0 669 0 0 2 0 677
2018 5 0 0 665 0 0 0 0 670
2019 3 0 0 648 0 0 0 0 651
2020 5 0 0 594 0 0 0 0 599
2021 5 0 0 565 0 0 0 0 570
2022 4 0 0 524 0 0 0 0 528
2023 4 0 0 591 0 0 0 0 595

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 Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 593 n/a n/a n/a
1990 640 28.0 22.8 n/a
1991 413 27.9 14.8 n/a
1992 577 27.5 20.9 86.1
1993 617 29.0 21.3 92.2
1994 575 30.0 19.2 82.3
1995 596 33.0 18.1 69.8
1996 596 33.0 18.1 69.8
1997 657 36.0 18.3 51.4
1998 707 39.0 18.1 37.8
1999 581 36.0 16.1 29.1
2000 622 35.0 17.8 19.8
2001 665 39.0 17.1 10.5
2002 630 37.9 16.6 1.7
2003 630 37.9 16.6 1.7
2004 637 36.0 17.7 1.3
2005 648 38.0 17.1 1.2
2006 661 38.0 17.4 0
2007 655 38.9 16.8 0
2008 597 36.9 16.2 0
2009 608 34.3 17.7 0
2010 600 35.4 16.9 0
2011 563 36.0 15.6 0
2012 615 36.0 17.0 0
2013 587 34.0 17.2 93.7
2014 526 34.0 15.4 92
2015 647 38.0 17.0 91.3
2016 662 38.0 17.4 92.7
2017 677 39.7 17.0 93.5
2018 670 35.8 18.6 96.1
2019 651 37.6 17.2 96.2
2020 599 33.9 17.6 97
2021 570 34.6 16.4 96.5
2022 528 29.7 17.7 94.3
2023 595 31.6 18.7 94.3

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 Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 593 n/a n/a n/a
1990 640 28.0 22.8 n/a
1991 413 27.9 14.8 n/a
1992 577 27.5 20.9 86.1
1993 617 29.0 21.3 92.2
1994 575 30.0 19.2 82.3
1995 596 33.0 18.1 69.8
1996 596 33.0 18.1 69.8
1997 657 36.0 18.3 51.4
1998 707 39.0 18.1 37.8
1999 581 36.0 16.1 29.1
2000 622 35.0 17.8 19.8
2001 665 39.0 17.1 10.5
2002 630 37.9 16.6 1.7
2003 630 37.9 16.6 1.7
2004 637 36.0 17.7 1.3
2005 648 38.0 17.1 1.2
2006 661 38.0 17.4 0
2007 655 38.9 16.8 0
2008 597 36.9 16.2 0
2009 608 34.3 17.7 0
2010 600 35.4 16.9 0
2011 563 36.0 15.6 0
2012 615 36.0 17.0 0
2013 587 34.0 17.2 93.7
2014 526 34.0 15.4 92
2015 647 38.0 17.0 91.3
2016 662 38.0 17.4 92.7
2017 677 39.7 17.0 93.5
2018 670 35.8 18.6 96.1
2019 651 37.6 17.2 96.2
2020 599 33.9 17.6 97
2021 570 34.6 16.4 96.5
2022 528 29.7 17.7 94.3
2023 595 31.6 18.7 94.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $867 (8.8%) $8,971 (91.2%) $9,838
2020 $1,022 (10.2%) $8,969 (89.8%) $9,991
2021 $2,409 (21.2%) $8,931 (78.8%) $11,340

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Amanda Garza-Pena 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 2296th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2321st of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary)4449
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary)5532
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5540
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary)4211
 31%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4525
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary)3843
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4845
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary)3539
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4849
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary)129
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))2937
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary)4056
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4855
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary)5152
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary)4333
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5534
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary)4733
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5940
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students651595
 8.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic648591
 8.8%
Pacific Islander00
White34
 33.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.2%94.3%
 1.9%


Schools Near Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary

Students who attend Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : R Yzaguirre Middle
High : Psja Early College High School

Students at Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary ranks 2057th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 595 students attended Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary.


Rate Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 68 milliseconds.