Alto Bonito Elementary

Summary:

Alto Bonito Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Rio Grande City, Texas, serving 573 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 99% of students identifying as Hispanic.

Despite being located near several other elementary schools, Alto Bonito Elementary consistently underperforms its neighbors. The school has struggled academically in recent years, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools and receiving low Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District ratings of 0 or 1 star out of 5 for the past four school years. Alto Bonito's student proficiency rates on the STAAR tests are generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in reading and science. The school's student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and English Language Learners, all have relatively low rankings compared to their peers across the state.

Alto Bonito Elementary's high poverty rate, with 98.74% to 99.83% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years, is significantly higher than the nearby schools. This suggests that the school may face significant challenges in improving student outcomes, which have remained stagnant or declined over the past several years. Addressing these challenges will likely require a multifaceted approach, including targeted interventions, additional resources, and a focus on meeting the unique needs of the school's diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 753 Fm 2360
       Rio Grande City, TX  78582


(956) 370-4238

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

SchoolDigger Rank:
2147th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,030 Help


Students who attend Alto Bonito Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Grulla Middle
High:    Grulla High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  584

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.8%
White:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Compare Details Alto Bonito Elementary ranks better than 54.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th 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 50.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.8%), White (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alto Bonito Elementary is 15.2. 6 elementary schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alto Bonito Elementary is $10,030, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alto Bonito Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alto Bonito Elementary 2147th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Alto Bonito Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Alto Bonito Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alto Bonito Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.06 3082nd 3465 11.1%
2005 27.60 2923rd 3475 15.9%
2006 29.70 2856th 3476 17.8%
2007 54.28 1997th 3724 46.4%
2008 68.34 1163rd 3768 69.1%
2009 52.21 2125th 3884 45.3%
2010 57.82 1906th 3937 51.6%
2011 52.24 2281st 4095 44.3%
2012 7.58 4128th 4206 1.9%
2013 20.02 3796th 4221 10.1%
2014 40.12 2899th 4260 31.9%
2015 47.13 2485th 4320 42.5%
2016 49.66 2320th 4286 45.9%
2017 42.89 2346th 4329 45.8%
2018 35.21 2858th 4359 34.4%
2019 57.46 1643rd 4479 63.3%
2021 13.98 4281st 4578 6.5%
2022 15.89 4164th 4581 9.1%
2023 20.65 3968th 4647 14.6%
2024 50.15 2147th 4675 54.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alto Bonito Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.19 1052nd 3226 67.4%
2019 73.47 503rd 3333 84.9%
2021 27.94 2785th 3446 19.2%
2022 29.12 2810th 3487 19.4%
2023 28.59 2841st 3556 20.1%
2024 51.90 1550th 3638 57.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alto Bonito Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.62 3304th 3558 7.1%
2019 16.64 3585th 3684 2.7%
2021 18.76 3741st 3799 1.5%
2022 35.37 2623rd 3952 33.6%
2023 18.16 3866th 4086 5.4%
2024 41.91 2434th 4261 42.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alto Bonito Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.20 2346th 4264 45.0%
2019 70.05 803rd 4309 81.4%
2021 20.14 4022nd 4451 9.6%
2022 25.64 3756th 4477 16.1%
2023 29.12 3579th 4521 20.8%
2024 59.53 1525th 4560 66.6%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Alto Bonito Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.91 100th 112 10.7%
2019 56.79 36th 93 61.3%
2021 40.21 36th 56 35.7%
2022 27.88 37th 49 24.5%
2023 35.88 32nd 44 27.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Alto Bonito Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.04 2684th 4306 37.7%
2019 60.47 1479th 4348 66.0%
2021 22.28 3723rd 4499 17.2%
2022 13.67 4283rd 4561 6.1%
2023 21.04 3978th 4588 13.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Alto Bonito Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.42 2761st 3106 11.1%
2019 41.63 2345th 3184 26.4%
2021 1.89 2991st 3006 0.5%
2022 0.32 2951st 2958 0.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Alto Bonito Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.09 881st 4240 79.2%
2019 84.55 285th 4295 93.4%
2021 31.65 3242nd 4331 25.1%
2022 38.92 2885th 4461 35.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Alto Bonito Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.48 3076th 4319 28.8%
2019 53.47 1796th 4357 58.8%
2021 12.35 4332nd 4498 3.7%
2022 20.63 3952nd 4563 13.4%
2023 22.58 3851st 4585 16.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alto Bonito Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.35 2494th 4168 40.2%
2019 62.55 1230th 4188 70.6%
2021 17.68 4024th 4329 7.0%
2022 20.13 3947th 4376 9.8%
2023 24.91 3676th 4401 16.5%
2024 54.19 1828th 4431 58.7%
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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 Alto Bonito Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 0 0 0 577 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2001 0 0 0 609 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2002 1 0 1 681 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2003 1 0 1 681 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2004 0 0 1 729 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2005 0 0 1 731 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2006 0 0 2 704 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2007 0 0 2 688 0 n/a n/a 0 690
2008 0 0 0 617 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2009 0 0 0 616 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2010 0 0 0 646 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2011 0 0 0 652 0 0 0 0 652
2012 0 0 0 636 0 0 0 0 636
2013 1 0 0 615 0 0 0 0 616
2014 0 0 1 626 0 0 0 0 627
2015 0 0 1 621 0 0 0 0 622
2016 0 0 1 617 0 0 1 0 619
2017 0 0 1 583 0 0 1 0 585
2018 3 0 1 564 0 0 2 0 570
2019 0 0 1 556 0 0 0 0 557
2020 0 0 1 595 0 0 0 0 596
2021 1 0 0 577 0 0 0 0 578
2022 1 0 0 477 0 0 0 0 478
2023 2 0 0 571 0 0 0 0 573
2024 1 0 0 583 0 0 0 0 584

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 Alto Bonito Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 577 34.0 17.0 81.6
2001 609 37.5 16.2 98.4
2002 683 40.0 17.1 92.4
2003 683 40.0 17.1 92.4
2004 730 40.0 18.3 93.6
2005 732 45.8 16.0 93.7
2006 706 45.4 15.6 78
2007 690 45.5 15.2 61
2008 617 43.4 14.2 48.6
2009 616 45.8 13.4 36.5
2010 646 46.0 14.0 24.1
2011 652 46.6 13.9 12.3
2012 636 41.0 15.5 0
2013 616 41.4 14.8 99.5
2014 627 37.7 16.6 99.4
2015 622 38.0 16.3 99.5
2016 619 39.0 15.8 94.2
2017 585 37.3 15.6 94.4
2018 570 36.5 15.5 97.2
2019 557 38.1 14.6 94.6
2020 596 40.9 14.5 99.3
2021 578 39.7 14.5 99
2022 478 38.8 12.3 98.7
2023 573 36.6 15.6 99.8
2024 584 38.3 15.2 99.8

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 Alto Bonito Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 577 34.0 17.0 81.6
2001 609 37.5 16.2 98.4
2002 683 40.0 17.1 92.4
2003 683 40.0 17.1 92.4
2004 730 40.0 18.3 93.6
2005 732 45.8 16.0 93.7
2006 706 45.4 15.6 78
2007 690 45.5 15.2 61
2008 617 43.4 14.2 48.6
2009 616 45.8 13.4 36.5
2010 646 46.0 14.0 24.1
2011 652 46.6 13.9 12.3
2012 636 41.0 15.5 0
2013 616 41.4 14.8 99.5
2014 627 37.7 16.6 99.4
2015 622 38.0 16.3 99.5
2016 619 39.0 15.8 94.2
2017 585 37.3 15.6 94.4
2018 570 36.5 15.5 97.2
2019 557 38.1 14.6 94.6
2020 596 40.9 14.5 99.3
2021 578 39.7 14.5 99
2022 478 38.8 12.3 98.7
2023 573 36.6 15.6 99.8
2024 584 38.3 15.2 99.8

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 Alto Bonito Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,021 (10.4%) $8,800 (89.6%) $9,821
2020 $1,077 (11.4%) $8,341 (88.6%) $9,418
2021 $1,908 (19.0%) $8,122 (81.0%) $10,030

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alto Bonito 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 1643rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3968th of 4647 Elementary schools
 48.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Alto Bonito Elementary)4527
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3638
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alto Bonito Elementary)6449
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4840
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Alto Bonito Elementary)5933
 26%
   4th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4329
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alto Bonito Elementary)5717
 40%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4433
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Alto Bonito Elementary)3231
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4343
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alto Bonito Elementary)5226
 26%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))5440
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Alto Bonito Elementary)3212
 20%
   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 Students557573
 2.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic556571
 2.7%
Pacific Islander00
White02
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.6%99.8%
 5.2%


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Students who attend Alto Bonito Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Grulla Middle
High : Grulla High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 584 students attended Alto Bonito Elementary.

Students at Alto Bonito Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

Alto Bonito Elementary ranks 2147th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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

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