Margil Elementary

Summary:

Margil Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 436 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), which is ranked 811 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Margil Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher Hispanic student population (89.91%) than the surrounding area, which ranges from 76.74% to 98.01% Hispanic students. Academically, Margil consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, with performance on STAAR tests well below the SAISD and state averages. Over 97% of Margil's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite spending significantly more per student ($13,089) than the surrounding schools, Margil's academic performance remains poor, raising questions about the effective use of resources.

While Margil Elementary struggles, some nearby schools, such as Irving Dual Language Academy and Beacon Hill Academy, perform significantly better on STAAR tests, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics may be contributing to the academic challenges at Margil. The school has also experienced a concerning 4.7% dropout rate, indicating a need to address student engagement and support systems.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1000 Perez St
       San Antonio, TX  78207


(210) 738-9805

District: San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4182nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,089 Help


Students who attend Margil Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tafolla Middle
High:    Lanier High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  430

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.9%
African American:
4.2%
White:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.4% Help


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Compare Details Margil Elementary ranks worse than 89.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 31st among 58 ranked elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Margil Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.32. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.9%), African American (4.2%), White (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Margil Elementary is 16.4. 43 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) 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 Margil Elementary is $13,089, which is the 26th highest among 58 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Margil Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Margil Elementary 4182nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Margil Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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San Antonio Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) 811th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Margil Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Margil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.88 1184th 3465 65.8%
2005 69.05 1052nd 3475 69.7%
2006 60.28 1522nd 3476 56.2%
2007 80.03 435th 3724 88.3%
2008 77.04 645th 3768 82.9%
2009 55.93 1924th 3884 50.5%
2010 55.60 2032nd 3937 48.4%
2011 47.64 2550th 4095 37.7%
2012 51.19 2203rd 4206 47.6%
2013 37.78 2993rd 4221 29.1%
2014 21.70 3751st 4260 11.9%
2015 13.80 4013th 4320 7.1%
2016 17.27 3851st 4286 10.1%
2017 14.85 4020th 4329 7.1%
2018 21.43 3720th 4359 14.7%
2019 28.13 3458th 4479 22.8%
2021 11.08 4442nd 4578 3.0%
2022 16.23 4147th 4581 9.5%
2023 17.82 4131st 4647 11.1%
2024 17.10 4182nd 4675 10.5%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Margil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.13 2557th 3226 20.7%
2019 44.00 1895th 3333 43.1%
2021 31.25 2591st 3446 24.8%
2022 48.26 1755th 3487 49.7%
2023 55.64 1374th 3556 61.4%
2024 38.24 2307th 3638 36.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Margil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.35 2564th 3558 27.9%
2019 33.83 2506th 3684 32.0%
2021 20.51 3538th 3799 6.9%
2022 17.80 3773rd 3952 4.5%
2023 20.88 3739th 4086 8.5%
2024 47.86 2029th 4261 52.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Margil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.79 3334th 4264 21.8%
2019 42.67 2593rd 4309 39.8%
2021 15.74 4251st 4451 4.5%
2022 25.55 3763rd 4477 15.9%
2023 23.88 3891st 4521 13.9%
2024 32.59 3392nd 4560 25.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Margil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.10 3873rd 4306 10.1%
2019 21.62 3796th 4348 12.7%
2021 14.22 4271st 4499 5.1%
2022 11.56 4382nd 4561 3.9%
2023 20.22 4011th 4588 12.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at Margil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.32 2338th 3106 24.7%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Margil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.61 3199th 4240 24.6%
2019 39.42 2715th 4295 36.8%
2021 17.70 4155th 4331 4.1%
2022 23.60 3868th 4461 13.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Margil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.17 3544th 4319 17.9%
2019 39.12 2721st 4357 37.5%
2021 10.65 4408th 4498 2.0%
2022 22.80 3823rd 4563 16.2%
2023 18.10 4099th 4585 10.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Margil Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.18 3461st 4168 17.0%
2019 33.13 3078th 4188 26.5%
2021 14.00 4188th 4329 3.3%
2022 21.98 3857th 4376 11.9%
2023 22.73 3816th 4401 13.3%
2024 27.90 3529th 4431 20.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Margil Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.32 1997th 2193 8.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Margil Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Margil Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 10 1 2 519 n/a n/a n/a 0 532
1989 2 1 2 557 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1990 5 1 1 557 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1991 3 0 4 473 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1992 1 2 0 514 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1993 2 4 0 476 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1994 0 5 0 460 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1995 0 3 0 463 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1996 0 3 0 463 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1997 5 3 0 447 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1998 3 3 0 456 1 n/a n/a 0 463
1999 3 3 0 425 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2000 3 1 0 411 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2001 2 0 0 408 2 n/a n/a 0 412
2002 0 3 0 423 2 n/a n/a 0 428
2003 0 3 0 423 2 n/a n/a 0 428
2004 1 1 0 393 2 n/a n/a 0 397
2005 0 2 0 375 1 n/a n/a 0 378
2006 2 3 0 372 1 n/a n/a 0 378
2007 2 1 0 383 1 n/a n/a 0 387
2008 9 3 0 374 1 n/a n/a 0 387
2009 5 3 0 552 1 n/a n/a 0 561
2010 4 6 0 542 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2011 8 8 0 581 3 0 1 0 601
2012 3 7 0 532 2 0 1 0 545
2013 3 3 0 554 3 0 0 0 563
2014 12 18 0 506 2 0 0 0 538
2015 10 8 0 499 1 0 1 0 519
2016 12 10 0 583 0 0 0 0 605
2017 10 13 0 532 0 0 2 0 557
2018 7 13 0 541 0 0 2 0 563
2019 6 22 0 596 0 0 1 0 625
2020 19 12 0 595 1 0 3 0 630
2021 13 5 0 427 1 0 2 0 448
2022 12 13 0 371 0 0 2 0 398
2023 13 27 0 392 0 0 4 0 436
2024 13 18 1 395 0 0 3 0 430

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 Margil Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 32.0 16.6 n/a
1989 562 n/a n/a n/a
1990 564 35.0 16.1 n/a
1991 480 34.7 13.8 n/a
1992 517 32.9 15.7 85.3
1993 482 32.0 15.1 95
1994 465 32.8 14.2 93.1
1995 467 32.0 14.6 90.4
1996 467 32.0 14.6 90.4
1997 456 31.0 14.7 84.2
1998 463 28.6 16.2 62.9
1999 432 29.3 14.7 92.6
2000 416 28.9 14.4 78.6
2001 412 27.5 15.0 91.3
2002 428 27.0 15.9 44.4
2003 428 27.0 15.9 44.4
2004 397 25.6 15.5 31.7
2005 378 25.0 15.1 22.5
2006 378 22.5 16.8 14.3
2007 387 20.0 19.4 8.8
2008 387 24.5 15.8 62.8
2009 561 32.0 17.5 57.6
2010 553 34.0 16.2 50.6
2011 601 34.0 17.6 37.4
2012 545 37.0 14.7 27.9
2013 563 33.0 17.0 97.2
2014 538 35.0 15.3 97.6
2015 519 34.0 15.2 96.7
2016 605 38.0 15.9 96.5
2017 557 33.0 16.8 95.3
2018 563 39.0 14.4 98.8
2019 625 37.7 16.5 99.4
2020 630 38.3 16.4 99
2021 448 34.4 13.0 97.5
2022 398 30.1 13.1 98
2023 436 26.5 16.4 97
2024 430 26.2 16.4 97.4

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 Margil Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 32.0 16.6 n/a
1989 562 n/a n/a n/a
1990 564 35.0 16.1 n/a
1991 480 34.7 13.8 n/a
1992 517 32.9 15.7 85.3
1993 482 32.0 15.1 95
1994 465 32.8 14.2 93.1
1995 467 32.0 14.6 90.4
1996 467 32.0 14.6 90.4
1997 456 31.0 14.7 84.2
1998 463 28.6 16.2 62.9
1999 432 29.3 14.7 92.6
2000 416 28.9 14.4 78.6
2001 412 27.5 15.0 91.3
2002 428 27.0 15.9 44.4
2003 428 27.0 15.9 44.4
2004 397 25.6 15.5 31.7
2005 378 25.0 15.1 22.5
2006 378 22.5 16.8 14.3
2007 387 20.0 19.4 8.8
2008 387 24.5 15.8 62.8
2009 561 32.0 17.5 57.6
2010 553 34.0 16.2 50.6
2011 601 34.0 17.6 37.4
2012 545 37.0 14.7 27.9
2013 563 33.0 17.0 97.2
2014 538 35.0 15.3 97.6
2015 519 34.0 15.2 96.7
2016 605 38.0 15.9 96.5
2017 557 33.0 16.8 95.3
2018 563 39.0 14.4 98.8
2019 625 37.7 16.5 99.4
2020 630 38.3 16.4 99
2021 448 34.4 13.0 97.5
2022 398 30.1 13.1 98
2023 436 26.5 16.4 97
2024 430 26.2 16.4 97.4

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 Margil Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,102 (19.7%) $8,569 (80.3%) $10,671
2020 $2,516 (23.1%) $8,391 (76.9%) $10,907
2021 $2,664 (20.4%) $10,425 (79.6%) $13,089

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Margil Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3458th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4131st of 4647 Elementary schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Margil Elementary)1921
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2730
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Margil Elementary)2424
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3024
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Margil Elementary)480
 48%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3923
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Margil Elementary)1922
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3525
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Margil Elementary)2829
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2831
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Margil Elementary)4234
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3030
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Margil Elementary)1925
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2027
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Margil Elementary)1717
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Margil Elementary)4136
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3340
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Margil Elementary)5636
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3931
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Margil Elementary)389
 29%
   5th Grade Science (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2616
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Margil Elementary)3317
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3232
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Margil Elementary)4211
 31%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2430
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%
5th Grade Science (Margil Elementary)00
   5th Grade Science (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))56
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students625436
 30.2%
African American2227
 22.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic596392
 34.2%
Pacific Islander00
White613
 116.7%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%97%
 2.3%


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Students at Margil Elementary are 92% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% White.

Margil Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.5% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Margil Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tafolla Middle
High : Lanier High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 430 students attended Margil Elementary.


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