Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy

Summary:

Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy is an elementary school in San Benito, Texas, serving 455 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 756 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy has consistently ranked in the top half of Texas elementary schools, with strong performance on STAAR tests, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 60.87% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 42.9% for the district and 53.96% for the state. The school's Hispanic student population has also shown strong performance, ranking in the top 37% of Texas elementary schools for this subgroup. However, the school's performance for English Language Learners, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students has been more variable.

Compared to other elementary schools in the district, Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy generally outperforms its peers, but its performance is still below the state averages in many areas. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (over 80%) suggests that it serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges. Addressing these socioeconomic factors and providing targeted support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds could be an important strategy for improving the school's overall performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 848 8th St
       San Benito, TX  78586-5509


(956) 361-6900

District: San Benito Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1465th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,800 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  455

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.2%
White:
1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy ranks better than 68.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.2%), White (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy is 15.9, which is the 5th best among 11 elementary schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy employs 28.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy is $10,800. 7 elementary schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

San Benito Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks San Benito Consolidated Independent School District 756th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy

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Rank History for all students at Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.92 2263rd 3465 34.7%
2005 28.45 2901st 3475 16.5%
2006 25.12 3017th 3476 13.2%
2007 37.58 2788th 3724 25.1%
2008 53.74 2001st 3768 46.9%
2009 48.47 2321st 3884 40.2%
2010 41.72 2756th 3937 30.0%
2011 33.04 3256th 4095 20.5%
2012 53.77 2058th 4206 51.1%
2013 48.75 2360th 4221 44.1%
2014 53.41 2131st 4260 50.0%
2015 34.29 3142nd 4320 27.3%
2016 26.58 3446th 4286 19.6%
2017 27.61 3287th 4329 24.1%
2018 41.03 2483rd 4359 43.0%
2019 73.00 958th 4479 78.6%
2021 52.11 1932nd 4578 57.8%
2022 56.02 1809th 4581 60.5%
2023 50.92 2128th 4647 54.2%
2024 62.47 1465th 4675 68.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.90 1504th 3226 53.4%
2019 56.69 1240th 3333 62.8%
2021 32.82 2504th 3446 27.3%
2022 45.17 1935th 3487 44.5%
2023 48.79 1740th 3556 51.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.41 3310th 3558 7.0%
2019 47.30 1574th 3684 57.3%
2021 25.99 3113th 3799 18.1%
2022 57.16 1185th 3952 70.0%
2023 45.37 1929th 4086 52.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.60 1784th 4264 58.2%
2019 80.09 404th 4309 90.6%
2021 59.23 1444th 4451 67.6%
2022 66.45 1082nd 4477 75.8%
2023 61.05 1443rd 4521 68.1%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.45 84th 112 25.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.50 2652nd 4306 38.4%
2019 67.50 1131st 4348 74.0%
2021 52.54 1886th 4499 58.1%
2022 59.25 1594th 4561 65.1%
2023 53.94 1926th 4588 58.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.92 746th 3184 76.6%
2021 48.85 1797th 3006 40.2%
2022 52.26 1762nd 2958 40.4%
2023 46.82 2059th 2980 30.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.80 2442nd 4240 42.4%
2019 56.53 1540th 4295 64.1%
2021 34.18 3043rd 4331 29.7%
2022 45.67 2400th 4461 46.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.67 2468th 4319 42.9%
2019 73.71 869th 4357 80.1%
2021 50.49 1954th 4498 56.6%
2022 52.82 2011th 4563 55.9%
2023 47.92 2271st 4585 50.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.13 2050th 4168 50.8%
2019 78.75 506th 4188 87.9%
2021 60.20 1353rd 4329 68.7%
2022 63.78 1232nd 4376 71.8%
2023 57.12 1643rd 4401 62.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 7 0 0 462 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2000 11 0 0 472 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2001 9 0 0 486 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2002 7 0 0 513 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2003 7 0 0 513 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2004 2 2 1 537 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2005 4 2 1 572 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2006 5 1 1 689 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2007 3 1 1 661 0 n/a n/a 0 666
2008 1 1 1 445 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2009 1 4 1 438 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2010 2 6 0 549 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2011 2 0 0 574 0 0 0 0 576
2012 0 0 0 412 0 0 0 0 412
2013 0 1 0 391 0 0 0 0 392
2014 1 1 0 407 0 0 0 0 409
2015 1 0 0 388 0 0 0 0 389
2016 1 0 0 363 0 0 1 0 365
2017 7 0 0 379 1 0 0 0 387
2018 3 0 0 393 0 0 0 0 396
2019 6 0 0 582 0 0 2 0 590
2020 3 0 0 540 0 0 0 0 543
2021 6 0 0 486 0 0 0 0 492
2022 5 0 0 445 0 0 0 0 450
2023 8 0 0 447 0 0 0 0 455

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 469 28.0 16.8 41.8
2000 483 28.4 17.0 27.7
2001 495 29.5 16.8 18.6
2002 520 29.9 17.4 0
2003 520 29.9 17.4 0
2004 542 28.1 19.3 0
2005 579 29.6 19.6 0
2006 696 35.6 19.6 0
2007 666 34.6 19.2 0
2008 448 23.5 19.1 0
2009 444 22.6 19.6 0
2010 557 28.4 19.6 0
2011 576 31.3 18.3 0
2012 412 24.4 16.8 0
2013 392 21.3 18.3 92.9
2014 409 25.1 16.2 92.4
2015 389 22.0 17.6 92.8
2016 365 22.0 16.5 87.4
2017 387 23.5 16.4 81.7
2018 396 23.0 17.2 79.8
2019 590 32.2 18.2 83.1
2020 543 33.9 16.0 79.7
2021 492 31.7 15.5 81.7
2022 450 29.8 15.0 85.3
2023 455 28.5 15.9 82.9

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 Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 469 28.0 16.8 41.8
2000 483 28.4 17.0 27.7
2001 495 29.5 16.8 18.6
2002 520 29.9 17.4 0
2003 520 29.9 17.4 0
2004 542 28.1 19.3 0
2005 579 29.6 19.6 0
2006 696 35.6 19.6 0
2007 666 34.6 19.2 0
2008 448 23.5 19.1 0
2009 444 22.6 19.6 0
2010 557 28.4 19.6 0
2011 576 31.3 18.3 0
2012 412 24.4 16.8 0
2013 392 21.3 18.3 92.9
2014 409 25.1 16.2 92.4
2015 389 22.0 17.6 92.8
2016 365 22.0 16.5 87.4
2017 387 23.5 16.4 81.7
2018 396 23.0 17.2 79.8
2019 590 32.2 18.2 83.1
2020 543 33.9 16.0 79.7
2021 492 31.7 15.5 81.7
2022 450 29.8 15.0 85.3
2023 455 28.5 15.9 82.9

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 Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,184 (10.8%) $9,754 (89.2%) $10,938
2020 $962 (9.0%) $9,735 (91.0%) $10,697
2021 $1,361 (12.6%) $9,439 (87.4%) $10,800

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 958th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2128th of 4647 Elementary schools
 24.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy)5948
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)3843
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy)6638
 28%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4836
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy)5360
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4145
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy)6254
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4950
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy)5149
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4345
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy)5235
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)5243
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy)5726
 31%
   5th Grade Science (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)5226
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students590455
 22.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic582447
 23.2%
Pacific Islander00
White68
 33.3%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.1%82.9%
 0.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 455 students attended Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy.

Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy ranks 1465th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.


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