John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary

Summary:

John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary is a public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Rio Grande City, Texas, with a student population of 452. The school is part of the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District, which is ranked 566 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with proficiency rates on STAAR tests significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's performance is particularly low for English Language Learner (ELL) students, Special Education students, and Migrant students, with rankings in the bottom 10-20% of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups. Nearby schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla ISD, such as Grulla Elementary and Alto Bonito Elementary, generally perform better on academic measures, while Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary in the neighboring Roma ISD and Idea Rio Grande City Academy, a public charter school, also outperform John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary.

The school's performance has declined over the past several years, with its SchoolDigger ranking dropping from 3 stars in 2018-2019 to 0 stars in recent years, and its STAAR proficiency rates decreasing significantly, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the school's challenges, it serves a predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support to improve academic outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 2448 Embassy St
       Rio Grande City, TX  78582


(956) 370-4366

District: Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4195th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,962 Help


Students who attend John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Veterans Middle
High:    Rio Grande City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.3%
White:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.7% Help


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Compare Details John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary ranks worse than 89.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.3%), White (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary is 13.6, which is the 4th best among 9 elementary schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary is $10,962. 4 elementary schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd) 566th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary

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Rank History for all students at John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.94 2568th 3465 25.9%
2005 35.69 2644th 3475 23.9%
2006 34.46 2699th 3476 22.4%
2007 62.67 1504th 3724 59.6%
2008 64.17 1404th 3768 62.7%
2009 69.82 1107th 3884 71.5%
2010 75.47 753rd 3937 80.9%
2011 69.72 1201st 4095 70.7%
2012 37.82 3009th 4206 28.5%
2013 42.19 2741st 4221 35.1%
2014 45.24 2632nd 4260 38.2%
2015 46.78 2502nd 4320 42.1%
2016 44.48 2570th 4286 40.0%
2017 48.34 2071st 4329 52.2%
2018 44.51 2275th 4359 47.8%
2019 62.99 1364th 4479 69.5%
2021 8.46 4531st 4578 1.0%
2022 18.79 4013th 4581 12.4%
2023 15.40 4267th 4647 8.2%
2024 16.82 4195th 4675 10.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.15 720th 3226 77.7%
2019 79.33 342nd 3333 89.7%
2021 16.90 3321st 3446 3.6%
2022 28.39 2838th 3487 18.6%
2023 24.92 3017th 3556 15.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.89 1718th 3558 51.7%
2019 56.89 1075th 3684 70.8%
2021 34.30 2461st 3799 35.2%
2022 22.56 3537th 3952 10.5%
2023 12.90 4069th 4086 0.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.35 1362nd 4264 68.1%
2019 77.46 486th 4309 88.7%
2021 10.99 4392nd 4451 1.3%
2022 28.66 3595th 4477 19.7%
2023 22.66 3958th 4521 12.5%
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Rank History for Migrant students at John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.89 36th 112 67.9%
2019 64.86 22nd 93 76.3%
2021 25.56 46th 56 17.9%
2023 21.66 43rd 44 2.3%
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Rank History for Female students at John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.30 2340th 4306 45.7%
2019 56.71 1677th 4348 61.4%
2021 8.25 4472nd 4499 0.6%
2022 20.20 3997th 4561 12.4%
2023 18.10 4132nd 4588 9.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.74 2830th 3106 8.9%
2019 44.29 2246th 3184 29.5%
2021 1.47 2998th 3006 0.3%
2022 19.79 2706th 2958 8.5%
2023 9.38 2872nd 2980 3.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.16 448th 4240 89.4%
2019 92.10 119th 4295 97.2%
2021 18.20 4140th 4331 4.4%
2022 40.71 2769th 4461 37.9%
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Rank History for Male students at John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.12 2310th 4319 46.5%
2019 67.27 1131st 4357 74.0%
2021 11.51 4377th 4498 2.7%
2022 20.86 3934th 4563 13.8%
2023 16.54 4170th 4585 9.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.06 1878th 4168 54.9%
2019 69.74 882nd 4188 78.9%
2021 10.67 4287th 4329 1.0%
2022 24.28 3741st 4376 14.5%
2023 19.35 3981st 4401 9.5%
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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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Enrollment information for John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 528 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1992 0 0 0 541 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1993 0 0 0 719 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1994 0 0 0 716 0 n/a n/a 0 716
1995 0 0 0 737 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1996 0 0 0 737 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1997 0 0 0 727 0 n/a n/a 0 727
1998 0 0 0 712 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1999 0 0 0 730 1 n/a n/a 0 731
2000 1 0 0 752 0 n/a n/a 0 753
2001 0 0 0 771 0 n/a n/a 0 771
2002 0 0 0 697 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2003 0 0 0 697 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2004 0 0 0 710 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2005 0 0 0 694 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2006 0 0 0 548 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2007 0 0 0 518 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2008 0 0 0 531 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2009 0 0 0 528 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2010 0 0 0 556 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2011 0 0 0 584 0 0 0 0 584
2012 0 0 0 547 1 0 0 0 548
2013 0 0 0 546 0 0 0 0 546
2014 0 0 0 525 0 0 0 0 525
2015 3 0 0 542 0 0 0 0 545
2016 2 0 0 542 0 0 0 0 544
2017 0 0 0 528 0 0 0 0 528
2018 1 0 0 484 1 0 0 0 486
2019 0 0 0 469 0 0 0 0 469
2020 0 0 0 474 0 0 0 0 474
2021 2 0 0 473 0 0 0 0 475
2022 3 0 0 422 0 0 0 0 425
2023 3 0 0 449 0 0 0 0 452

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 John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 528 31.9 16.5 n/a
1992 541 33.5 16.1 92.8
1993 719 41.0 17.5 94
1994 716 42.1 17.0 95
1995 737 43.0 17.1 95
1996 737 43.0 17.1 95
1997 727 45.1 16.1 87.9
1998 712 42.6 16.7 94.5
1999 731 46.9 15.6 85.9
2000 753 41.2 18.3 78.2
2001 771 43.0 17.9 81.6
2002 697 40.9 17.0 80.8
2003 697 40.9 17.0 80.8
2004 710 44.3 16.0 80.8
2005 694 43.4 16.0 78.8
2006 548 38.8 14.1 72.4
2007 518 37.8 13.7 56.8
2008 531 38.0 14.0 43.1
2009 528 35.9 14.7 30.3
2010 556 36.7 15.1 20
2011 584 40.0 14.5 10.1
2012 548 35.0 15.6 0
2013 546 35.9 15.1 93.2
2014 525 34.4 15.2 94.5
2015 545 34.0 16.0 88.4
2016 544 35.0 15.5 89.7
2017 528 34.1 15.4 90.2
2018 486 33.9 14.3 94.2
2019 469 32.6 14.3 95.7
2020 474 33.9 13.9 97
2021 475 33.9 13.9 98.3
2022 425 34.1 12.4 98.6
2023 452 33.0 13.6 98.7

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 John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 528 31.9 16.5 n/a
1992 541 33.5 16.1 92.8
1993 719 41.0 17.5 94
1994 716 42.1 17.0 95
1995 737 43.0 17.1 95
1996 737 43.0 17.1 95
1997 727 45.1 16.1 87.9
1998 712 42.6 16.7 94.5
1999 731 46.9 15.6 85.9
2000 753 41.2 18.3 78.2
2001 771 43.0 17.9 81.6
2002 697 40.9 17.0 80.8
2003 697 40.9 17.0 80.8
2004 710 44.3 16.0 80.8
2005 694 43.4 16.0 78.8
2006 548 38.8 14.1 72.4
2007 518 37.8 13.7 56.8
2008 531 38.0 14.0 43.1
2009 528 35.9 14.7 30.3
2010 556 36.7 15.1 20
2011 584 40.0 14.5 10.1
2012 548 35.0 15.6 0
2013 546 35.9 15.1 93.2
2014 525 34.4 15.2 94.5
2015 545 34.0 16.0 88.4
2016 544 35.0 15.5 89.7
2017 528 34.1 15.4 90.2
2018 486 33.9 14.3 94.2
2019 469 32.6 14.3 95.7
2020 474 33.9 13.9 97
2021 475 33.9 13.9 98.3
2022 425 34.1 12.4 98.6
2023 452 33.0 13.6 98.7

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 John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,273 (12.1%) $9,234 (87.9%) $10,507
2020 $1,406 (13.4%) $9,106 (86.6%) $10,512
2021 $2,082 (19.0%) $8,879 (81.0%) $10,962

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John & Olive Hinojosa 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 1364th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4267th of 4647 Elementary schools
 61.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary)5624
 32%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3638
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary)5826
 32%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4840
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary)4227
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4329
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary)5434
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4433
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary)4432
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4343
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary)6818
 50%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))5440
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary)4913
 36%
   5th Grade Science (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4628
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students469452
 3.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic469449
 4.3%
Pacific Islander00
White03
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.7%98.7%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary

John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.3% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 452 students attended John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary.

Students at John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

Students who attend John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Veterans Middle
High : Rio Grande City High School


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