Dezavala Elementary

Summary:

Dezavala Elementary is a public elementary school in San Marcos, Texas, serving 575 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dezavala Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 86.26% Hispanic and 86.78% economically disadvantaged. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, performing well below state and district averages on STAAR tests, particularly in mathematics. Its Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups struggle the most, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools. In comparison, nearby schools like Rodriguez Elementary, Crockett Elementary, and Hernandez Elementary in the San Marcos district, as well as Hemphill Elementary, Tobias Elementary, and Blanco Vista Elementary in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District, demonstrate higher academic achievement.

The data suggests that Dezavala Elementary faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. Addressing the unique needs of the school's student population, particularly its high percentage of economically disadvantaged and English Language Learner students, will be crucial for improving academic achievement. Implementing effective strategies and interventions, as well as learning from the practices of higher-performing schools in the area, could help Dezavala Elementary make progress in supporting student learning and success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 150 E Dezavala Dr
       San Marcos, TX  78666


(512) 396-6890

District: San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3834th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,469 Help


Students who attend Dezavala Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Goodnight Middle
High:    San Marcos High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  591

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.2%
White:
8.8%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.3% Help


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Compare Details Dezavala Elementary ranks worse than 82% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Dezavala Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.2%), White (8.8%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dezavala Elementary is 12.6. 4 elementary schools in the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dezavala Elementary is $10,469. 6 elementary schools in the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dezavala Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dezavala Elementary 3834th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Dezavala Elementary in the ranking list.)

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San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District 670th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dezavala Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dezavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.41 1417th 3465 59.1%
2005 68.31 1082nd 3475 68.9%
2006 61.78 1434th 3476 58.7%
2007 67.28 1239th 3724 66.7%
2008 72.16 921st 3768 75.6%
2009 59.64 1736th 3884 55.3%
2010 44.26 2624th 3937 33.4%
2011 46.54 2616th 4095 36.1%
2012 49.26 2329th 4206 44.6%
2013 37.79 2992nd 4221 29.1%
2014 35.82 3116th 4260 26.9%
2015 26.95 3485th 4320 19.3%
2016 17.10 3857th 4286 10.0%
2017 21.85 3674th 4329 15.1%
2018 21.61 3712th 4359 14.8%
2019 23.83 3699th 4479 17.4%
2021 20.32 3840th 4578 16.1%
2022 22.98 3785th 4581 17.4%
2023 21.88 3890th 4647 16.3%
2024 23.56 3834th 4675 18.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dezavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.07 2514th 3226 22.1%
2019 17.48 3161st 3333 5.2%
2021 19.35 3226th 3446 6.4%
2022 18.71 3239th 3487 7.1%
2023 29.63 2800th 3556 21.3%
2024 14.25 3484th 3638 4.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dezavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.76 3300th 3558 7.3%
2019 27.08 3047th 3684 17.3%
2021 22.03 3407th 3799 10.3%
2022 42.43 2106th 3952 46.7%
2023 28.96 3197th 4086 21.8%
2024 22.50 3699th 4261 13.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dezavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.19 3485th 4264 18.3%
2019 23.68 3815th 4309 11.5%
2021 23.49 3821st 4451 14.2%
2022 25.01 3787th 4477 15.4%
2023 24.79 3833rd 4521 15.2%
2024 22.72 3976th 4560 12.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Dezavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.73 3797th 4306 11.8%
2019 24.47 3656th 4348 15.9%
2021 24.97 3533rd 4499 21.5%
2022 23.77 3814th 4561 16.4%
2023 17.96 4135th 4588 9.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dezavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.62 2674th 3106 13.9%
2019 31.53 2653rd 3184 16.7%
2021 4.95 2935th 3006 2.4%
2022 20.85 2678th 2958 9.5%
2023 19.31 2744th 2980 7.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Dezavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.82 3578th 4240 15.6%
2019 24.61 3724th 4295 13.3%
2022 22.07 3979th 4461 10.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Dezavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.11 3607th 4319 16.5%
2019 25.63 3557th 4357 18.4%
2021 18.81 3959th 4498 12.0%
2022 25.77 3654th 4563 19.9%
2023 27.86 3545th 4585 22.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dezavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.80 3657th 4168 12.3%
2019 27.94 3406th 4188 18.7%
2021 24.15 3629th 4329 16.2%
2022 23.05 3805th 4376 13.0%
2023 21.68 3880th 4401 11.8%
2024 18.58 4034th 4431 9.0%
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Rank History for White students at Dezavala Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.31 2120th 3127 32.2%
2019 22.14 2731st 3142 13.1%
2021 26.20 2498th 3082 18.9%
2022 48.45 1656th 3082 46.3%
2023 36.80 2131st 3106 31.4%
2024 54.41 1416th 3078 54.0%
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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 Dezavala Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 270 26 1 456 n/a n/a n/a 0 753
1989 259 31 1 456 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1990 235 30 1 443 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1991 249 20 0 476 0 n/a n/a -10 735
1992 251 23 0 464 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1993 241 26 0 496 0 n/a n/a 0 763
1994 239 30 1 504 0 n/a n/a 0 774
1995 229 17 1 474 2 n/a n/a 0 723
1996 229 17 1 474 2 n/a n/a 0 723
1997 210 17 1 437 2 n/a n/a 0 667
1998 215 19 2 437 3 n/a n/a 0 676
1999 197 21 3 480 3 n/a n/a 0 704
2000 207 26 3 498 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2001 191 24 3 515 1 n/a n/a 0 734
2002 155 23 2 453 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2003 155 23 2 453 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2004 144 27 3 457 2 n/a n/a 0 633
2005 144 28 1 483 2 n/a n/a 0 658
2006 143 29 0 525 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2007 139 23 0 519 3 n/a n/a 0 684
2008 128 27 1 524 6 n/a n/a 0 686
2009 116 21 2 539 6 n/a n/a 0 684
2010 100 19 2 524 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2011 88 16 1 517 0 0 1 0 623
2012 82 16 0 489 1 0 1 0 589
2013 68 10 0 480 0 0 3 0 561
2014 67 9 0 429 0 0 2 0 507
2015 72 11 0 399 0 0 2 0 484
2016 87 10 1 492 0 1 3 0 594
2017 89 10 1 512 1 0 2 0 615
2018 94 10 1 494 1 0 2 0 602
2019 90 11 0 462 1 0 3 0 567
2020 77 11 0 473 0 0 2 0 563
2021 64 14 0 486 0 0 2 0 566
2022 68 12 1 484 1 0 5 0 571
2023 57 15 4 496 1 0 2 0 575
2024 52 10 2 521 1 0 5 0 591

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 Dezavala Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 753 42.0 17.9 n/a
1989 747 n/a n/a n/a
1990 709 43.0 16.4 n/a
1991 735 44.0 16.7 n/a
1992 738 44.0 16.7 37.7
1993 763 44.0 17.3 52.3
1994 774 47.3 16.4 44.2
1995 723 45.4 15.9 44.1
1996 723 45.4 15.9 44.1
1997 667 44.8 14.9 36.4
1998 676 44.4 15.2 34.3
1999 704 44.9 15.7 52.4
2000 734 48.4 15.2 53.7
2001 734 47.3 15.5 56.9
2002 634 44.9 14.1 59.6
2003 634 44.9 14.1 59.6
2004 633 44.9 14.1 62.6
2005 658 40.6 16.2 61.1
2006 697 46.0 15.2 62.3
2007 684 49.0 14.0 68.4
2008 686 49.3 13.9 67.6
2009 684 50.5 13.5 66.4
2010 645 45.5 14.1 74
2011 623 45.4 13.7 74.6
2012 589 40.5 14.5 78.4
2013 561 39.0 14.3 80
2014 507 39.0 12.9 80.3
2015 484 33.0 14.6 81
2016 594 38.0 15.6 80.3
2017 615 39.2 15.6 79.3
2018 602 42.5 14.1 80.4
2019 567 46.7 12.1 82.4
2020 563 44.2 12.7 85.4
2021 566 42.0 13.4 85.7
2022 571 40.5 14.0 87.2
2023 575 46.2 12.4 86.8
2024 591 46.5 12.6 86.3

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 Dezavala Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 753 42.0 17.9 n/a
1989 747 n/a n/a n/a
1990 709 43.0 16.4 n/a
1991 735 44.0 16.7 n/a
1992 738 44.0 16.7 37.7
1993 763 44.0 17.3 52.3
1994 774 47.3 16.4 44.2
1995 723 45.4 15.9 44.1
1996 723 45.4 15.9 44.1
1997 667 44.8 14.9 36.4
1998 676 44.4 15.2 34.3
1999 704 44.9 15.7 52.4
2000 734 48.4 15.2 53.7
2001 734 47.3 15.5 56.9
2002 634 44.9 14.1 59.6
2003 634 44.9 14.1 59.6
2004 633 44.9 14.1 62.6
2005 658 40.6 16.2 61.1
2006 697 46.0 15.2 62.3
2007 684 49.0 14.0 68.4
2008 686 49.3 13.9 67.6
2009 684 50.5 13.5 66.4
2010 645 45.5 14.1 74
2011 623 45.4 13.7 74.6
2012 589 40.5 14.5 78.4
2013 561 39.0 14.3 80
2014 507 39.0 12.9 80.3
2015 484 33.0 14.6 81
2016 594 38.0 15.6 80.3
2017 615 39.2 15.6 79.3
2018 602 42.5 14.1 80.4
2019 567 46.7 12.1 82.4
2020 563 44.2 12.7 85.4
2021 566 42.0 13.4 85.7
2022 571 40.5 14.0 87.2
2023 575 46.2 12.4 86.8
2024 591 46.5 12.6 86.3

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 Dezavala Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,033 (9.9%) $9,379 (90.1%) $10,411
2020 $1,006 (9.5%) $9,615 (90.5%) $10,621
2021 $1,316 (12.6%) $9,153 (87.4%) $10,469

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3699th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3890th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Dezavala Elementary)3136
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)3739
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dezavala Elementary)3834
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)3831
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Dezavala Elementary)238
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)2223
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dezavala Elementary)290
 29%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)2111
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Dezavala Elementary)2433
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)3239
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dezavala Elementary)1726
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)2430
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Dezavala Elementary)85
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)69
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Dezavala Elementary)4240
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)4446
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dezavala Elementary)4917
 32%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)4538
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Dezavala Elementary)3219
 13%
   5th Grade Science (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)3128
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Dezavala Elementary)029
 29%
   5th Grade Reading (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)717
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students567575
 1.4%
African American1115
 36.4%
American Indian11
Asian04
Hispanic462496
 7.4%
Pacific Islander00
White9057
 36.7%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.4%86.8%
 4.4%


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Dezavala Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.0% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 591 students attended Dezavala Elementary.

Students who attend Dezavala Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Goodnight Middle
High : San Marcos High School

Students at Dezavala Elementary are 88% Hispanic, 9% White, 2% African American.


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