Graciela Garcia Elementary

Summary:

Graciela Garcia Elementary is a public elementary school in Pharr, Texas, serving 402 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 460 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating.

Graciela Garcia Elementary has shown significant academic improvement in recent years, moving from the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools in 2020-2021 to the top 25% in 2023-2024. The school's performance on STAAR tests is generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in reading and mathematics. In 2023-2024, Graciela Garcia Elementary had the highest percentage of 4th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR/Reading (65.52%) and STAAR/Mathematics (65.96%) compared to the district and state averages. The school has also consistently ranked in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools for Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students, indicating strong academic support and outcomes for these subgroups.

While Graciela Garcia Elementary outperforms many nearby schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, some schools like JC Kelly Elementary (part of the Hidalgo ISD) and Valley View Elementary (part of the Valley View ISD) have higher overall academic performance and rankings. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics may contribute to academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1002 W Juan Balli
       Pharr, TX  78577-1225


(956) 354-2790

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

SchoolDigger Rank:
990th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,557 Help


Students who attend Graciela Garcia Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kennedy Middle
High:    Psja Southwest Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  402

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.8%
White:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.3% Help


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Compare Details Graciela Garcia Elementary ranks better than 78.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Graciela Garcia Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.8%), White (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Graciela Garcia Elementary is 12.5, which is the lowest among 25 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Graciela Garcia Elementary is $13,557, which is the highest among 25 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Graciela Garcia 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.)


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Rank History for Graciela Garcia Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Graciela Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.46 2884th 3465 16.8%
2005 34.69 2673rd 3475 23.1%
2006 42.73 2389th 3476 31.3%
2007 40.40 2666th 3724 28.4%
2008 34.03 2944th 3768 21.9%
2009 36.10 2928th 3884 24.6%
2010 42.42 2731st 3937 30.6%
2011 46.41 2623rd 4095 35.9%
2012 45.52 2556th 4206 39.2%
2013 57.03 1906th 4221 54.8%
2014 59.27 1808th 4260 57.6%
2015 66.51 1450th 4320 66.4%
2016 65.19 1508th 4286 64.8%
2017 75.24 857th 4329 80.2%
2018 73.43 908th 4359 79.2%
2019 73.81 924th 4479 79.4%
2021 17.17 4066th 4578 11.2%
2022 42.83 2554th 4581 44.2%
2023 60.36 1590th 4647 65.8%
2024 73.73 990th 4675 78.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Graciela Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.44 188th 3226 94.2%
2019 84.91 197th 3333 94.1%
2021 31.27 2589th 3446 24.9%
2022 55.70 1330th 3487 61.9%
2023 72.93 610th 3556 82.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Graciela Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.18 1405th 3558 60.5%
2019 64.90 750th 3684 79.6%
2022 49.48 1612th 3952 59.2%
2023 26.05 3408th 4086 16.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Graciela Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.98 272nd 4264 93.6%
2019 85.75 248th 4309 94.2%
2021 19.69 4045th 4451 9.1%
2022 54.23 1872nd 4477 58.2%
2023 74.94 650th 4521 85.6%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Graciela Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.68 3rd 112 97.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Graciela Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.23 840th 4306 80.5%
2019 68.65 1083rd 4348 75.1%
2021 11.57 4379th 4499 2.7%
2022 26.19 3665th 4561 19.6%
2023 60.15 1565th 4588 65.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Graciela Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.59 1858th 3106 40.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Graciela Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.87 102nd 4240 97.6%
2019 91.91 124th 4295 97.1%
2021 35.43 2932nd 4331 32.3%
2022 69.42 867th 4461 80.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Graciela Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.15 1054th 4319 75.6%
2019 74.90 816th 4357 81.3%
2021 24.44 3561st 4498 20.8%
2022 57.59 1733rd 4563 62.0%
2023 59.28 1616th 4585 64.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Graciela Garcia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.30 506th 4168 87.9%
2019 79.46 478th 4188 88.6%
2021 21.57 3797th 4329 12.3%
2022 49.36 2136th 4376 51.2%
2023 67.34 1078th 4401 75.5%
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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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by a citizen
Sunday, November 2, 2014

Open Quote Great school. Students learn both languages (English and Spanish). Dedicated teachers and staff. Provides a very enriching and engaging learning environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Graciela Garcia Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 2 0 0 641 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2003 2 0 0 641 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2004 3 0 0 774 0 n/a n/a 0 777
2005 2 0 0 822 0 n/a n/a 0 824
2006 4 4 0 715 0 n/a n/a 0 723
2007 0 0 0 737 0 n/a n/a 0 737
2008 1 0 0 857 0 n/a n/a 0 858
2009 0 0 0 841 0 n/a n/a 0 841
2010 0 0 0 834 0 n/a n/a 0 834
2011 2 0 0 808 0 0 0 0 810
2012 1 0 0 781 0 0 0 0 782
2013 7 0 0 766 1 0 0 0 774
2014 7 0 0 713 1 0 0 0 721
2015 0 0 0 641 0 0 0 0 641
2016 0 0 0 607 0 0 1 0 608
2017 0 1 0 547 0 0 0 0 548
2018 0 1 0 492 0 0 0 0 493
2019 1 1 0 451 0 0 0 0 453
2020 2 2 0 448 0 0 0 0 452
2021 0 2 0 407 0 0 0 0 409
2022 1 1 0 366 0 0 0 0 368
2023 1 0 0 401 0 0 0 0 402

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 Graciela Garcia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 643 39.2 16.4 2.2
2003 643 39.2 16.4 2.2
2004 777 35.0 22.2 1.4
2005 824 46.9 17.6 0.2
2006 723 43.0 16.8 0
2007 737 42.9 17.2 0
2008 858 47.2 18.2 0
2009 841 49.8 16.9 0
2010 834 47.4 17.5 0
2011 810 46.9 17.2 0
2012 782 43.0 18.1 0
2013 774 42.2 18.3 94.7
2014 721 40.6 17.7 93.3
2015 641 37.0 17.3 95
2016 608 37.0 16.4 93.1
2017 548 35.7 15.3 94
2018 493 31.2 15.7 95.5
2019 453 30.0 15.1 98
2020 452 29.8 15.1 97.8
2021 409 28.4 14.3 96.8
2022 368 27.6 13.2 95.4
2023 402 31.9 12.5 93.3

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 Graciela Garcia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 643 39.2 16.4 2.2
2003 643 39.2 16.4 2.2
2004 777 35.0 22.2 1.4
2005 824 46.9 17.6 0.2
2006 723 43.0 16.8 0
2007 737 42.9 17.2 0
2008 858 47.2 18.2 0
2009 841 49.8 16.9 0
2010 834 47.4 17.5 0
2011 810 46.9 17.2 0
2012 782 43.0 18.1 0
2013 774 42.2 18.3 94.7
2014 721 40.6 17.7 93.3
2015 641 37.0 17.3 95
2016 608 37.0 16.4 93.1
2017 548 35.7 15.3 94
2018 493 31.2 15.7 95.5
2019 453 30.0 15.1 98
2020 452 29.8 15.1 97.8
2021 409 28.4 14.3 96.8
2022 368 27.6 13.2 95.4
2023 402 31.9 12.5 93.3

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 Graciela Garcia Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,086 (9.5%) $10,310 (90.5%) $11,396
2020 $1,103 (9.6%) $10,389 (90.4%) $11,493
2021 $2,924 (21.6%) $10,634 (78.4%) $13,557

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Graciela Garcia Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 924th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1590th of 4647 Elementary schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Graciela Garcia Elementary)4044
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Graciela Garcia Elementary)4840
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5540
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Graciela Garcia Elementary)5032
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4525
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Graciela Garcia Elementary)5959
   4th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4845
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Graciela Garcia Elementary)6265
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4849
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Graciela Garcia Elementary)6760
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))2937
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Graciela Garcia Elementary)4557
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4855
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Graciela Garcia Elementary)8258
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Graciela Garcia Elementary)6728
 39%
   5th Grade Science (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5534
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Graciela Garcia Elementary)7356
 17%
   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 Students453402
 11.3%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic451401
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White11
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98%93.3%
 4.7%


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Graciela Garcia Elementary ranks 990th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Graciela Garcia Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kennedy Middle
High : Psja Southwest Early College High School

Students at Graciela Garcia Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 402 students attended Graciela Garcia Elementary.


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