Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary

Summary:

Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary is a public elementary school in San Benito, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with 384 students. 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.

Despite the school's high spending per student, ranging from $10,408 to $10,981 in recent years, Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on STAAR tests. The school's proficiency rates in reading, math, and science are significantly lower than the state and district, and its statewide ranking has been in the bottom quartile for several years, placing it in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools. The school's performance is particularly low for male students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs.

When compared to other schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District, Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary performs significantly worse than its peers, such as Downs Fine Arts Academy and Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy, which have higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. Despite the school's efforts, it has not shown significant improvement in its academic performance or statewide ranking over the past several years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 33356 Fm 732
       San Benito, TX  78586


(956) 276-5055

District: San Benito Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3058th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,792 Help


Students who attend Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Miller Jordan Middle
High:    San Benito High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  356

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.4%
White:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.1% Help


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Compare Details Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary ranks worse than 65.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th 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 36.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.4%), White (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary is 15.3, which is the 4th best among 11 elementary schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary is $10,792. 8 elementary schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary 3058th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 9.97 4092nd 4206 2.7%
2013 18.45 3855th 4221 8.7%
2014 22.42 3724th 4260 12.6%
2015 52.37 2200th 4320 49.1%
2016 38.39 2907th 4286 32.2%
2017 29.17 3197th 4329 26.1%
2018 26.83 3392nd 4359 22.2%
2019 20.88 3870th 4479 13.6%
2021 14.32 4255th 4578 7.1%
2022 22.39 3816th 4581 16.7%
2023 32.13 3262nd 4647 29.8%
2024 36.11 3058th 4675 34.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.48 2242nd 3226 30.5%
2019 23.32 2945th 3333 11.6%
2021 22.83 3062nd 3446 11.1%
2022 30.45 2740th 3487 21.4%
2023 42.41 2107th 3556 40.7%
2024 36.20 2429th 3638 33.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.58 3154th 3684 14.4%
2021 20.75 3497th 3799 7.9%
2022 40.61 2234th 3952 43.5%
2023 42.58 2109th 4086 48.4%
2024 37.27 2745th 4261 35.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.88 2979th 4264 30.1%
2019 31.84 3342nd 4309 22.4%
2021 18.70 4097th 4451 8.0%
2022 31.19 3434th 4477 23.3%
2023 46.43 2436th 4521 46.1%
2024 41.56 2763rd 4560 39.4%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.46 75th 112 33.0%
2019 20.43 83rd 93 10.8%
2021 21.14 48th 56 14.3%
2022 35.04 32nd 49 34.7%
2023 46.96 23rd 44 47.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.11 3182nd 4306 26.1%
2019 18.50 3931st 4348 9.6%
2021 18.59 3971st 4499 11.7%
2022 29.38 3461st 4561 24.1%
2023 44.88 2483rd 4588 45.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.45 2844th 3184 10.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.51 2614th 4240 38.3%
2019 30.52 3356th 4295 21.9%
2021 23.33 3830th 4331 11.6%
2022 38.13 2939th 4461 34.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.52 3531st 4319 18.2%
2019 24.99 3598th 4357 17.4%
2021 12.94 4299th 4498 4.4%
2022 20.76 3943rd 4563 13.6%
2023 24.41 3748th 4585 18.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.80 3147th 4168 24.5%
2019 25.23 3560th 4188 15.0%
2021 18.16 4001st 4329 7.6%
2022 27.28 3565th 4376 18.5%
2023 38.87 2837th 4401 35.5%
2024 39.18 2802nd 4431 36.8%
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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 Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 4 0 0 533 0 0 0 0 537
2013 5 0 0 518 0 0 0 0 523
2014 2 0 0 520 0 0 0 0 522
2015 3 0 0 502 0 0 0 0 505
2016 3 0 0 510 0 0 0 0 513
2017 2 0 0 461 0 0 1 0 464
2018 2 0 0 424 0 0 0 0 426
2019 1 0 0 436 0 0 0 0 437
2020 0 0 0 411 0 0 0 0 411
2021 2 0 0 381 0 0 0 0 383
2022 0 0 0 368 0 0 0 0 368
2023 2 0 0 382 0 0 0 0 384
2024 2 0 0 354 0 0 0 0 356

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 Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 537 28.6 18.7 0
2013 523 26.6 19.6 92.5
2014 522 28.9 18.0 88.3
2015 505 26.0 19.4 80.4
2016 513 26.0 19.7 88.5
2017 464 25.3 18.3 91.4
2018 426 23.7 17.9 90.1
2019 437 23.2 18.7 94.7
2020 411 23.2 17.6 95.6
2021 383 23.8 16.0 92.7
2022 368 22.4 16.3 94.8
2023 384 22.2 17.2 94
2024 356 23.2 15.3 96.1

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 Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 537 28.6 18.7 0
2013 523 26.6 19.6 92.5
2014 522 28.9 18.0 88.3
2015 505 26.0 19.4 80.4
2016 513 26.0 19.7 88.5
2017 464 25.3 18.3 91.4
2018 426 23.7 17.9 90.1
2019 437 23.2 18.7 94.7
2020 411 23.2 17.6 95.6
2021 383 23.8 16.0 92.7
2022 368 22.4 16.3 94.8
2023 384 22.2 17.2 94
2024 356 23.2 15.3 96.1

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 Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $995 (9.6%) $9,413 (90.4%) $10,408
2020 $917 (8.4%) $10,064 (91.6%) $10,981
2021 $1,596 (14.8%) $9,196 (85.2%) $10,792

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3870th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3262nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary)2723
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)3843
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary)2929
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4836
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary)2834
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4145
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary)2636
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4950
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary)3235
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4345
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary)4652
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)5243
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary)4133
 8%
   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 Students437384
 12.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic436382
 12.4%
Pacific Islander00
White12
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.7%94%
 0.7%


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Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary ranks 3058th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Miller Jordan Middle
High : San Benito High School

Students at Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 356 students attended Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary.


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