Olivero Garza Senior Elementary

Summary:

Olivero Garza Senior Elementary is a public elementary school in McAllen, Texas, serving 587 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Sharyland Independent School District, which is ranked 196 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While Olivero Garza Senior Elementary has a significantly higher Hispanic student population compared to the state average at 94.55%, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from 1041 out of 4479 Texas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 2206 out of 4675 in 2023-2024. Its performance on STAAR assessments is also below the district and state averages across most grade levels and subjects, particularly for English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Gifted and Talented students. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 82.28% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Sharyland Independent School District and surrounding districts, such as Alton Elementary, Dr Pablo Perez, and Castaneda Elementary, Olivero Garza Senior Elementary generally underperforms on STAAR assessments, indicating a need to learn from the instructional practices and strategies of higher-performing schools in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 7905 N Taylor Rd
       McAllen, TX  78572


(956) 580-5353

District: Sharyland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2206th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,982 Help


Students who attend Olivero Garza Senior Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sharyland North J H
High:    Sharyland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  626

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.2%
White:
2.6%
African American:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80% Help


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Compare Details Olivero Garza Senior Elementary ranks better than 52.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Sharyland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.2%), White (2.6%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Olivero Garza Senior Elementary is 15.6, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Sharyland Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Olivero Garza Senior Elementary is $10,982, which is the 2nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Sharyland Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Olivero Garza Senior Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Olivero Garza Senior Elementary 2206th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Olivero Garza Senior Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Sharyland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Sharyland Independent School District (Isd) 196th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Olivero Garza Senior Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Olivero Garza Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.00 1138th 3465 67.2%
2005 67.13 1145th 3475 67.1%
2006 62.08 1416th 3476 59.3%
2007 65.92 1306th 3724 64.9%
2008 75.91 705th 3768 81.3%
2009 65.61 1390th 3884 64.2%
2010 71.07 1048th 3937 73.4%
2011 67.01 1370th 4095 66.5%
2012 55.97 1931st 4206 54.1%
2013 54.84 2018th 4221 52.2%
2014 48.56 2420th 4260 43.2%
2015 54.38 2095th 4320 51.5%
2016 65.97 1471st 4286 65.7%
2017 66.51 1178th 4329 72.8%
2018 60.51 1466th 4359 66.4%
2019 70.37 1041st 4479 76.8%
2021 16.20 4133rd 4578 9.7%
2022 32.07 3247th 4581 29.1%
2023 37.49 2955th 4647 36.4%
2024 49.08 2206th 4675 52.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Olivero Garza Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.79 1220th 3226 62.2%
2019 62.66 935th 3333 71.9%
2021 16.78 3327th 3446 3.5%
2022 36.46 2400th 3487 31.2%
2023 50.30 1663rd 3556 53.2%
2024 41.27 2113th 3638 41.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Olivero Garza Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.21 1338th 3558 62.4%
2019 29.19 2890th 3684 21.6%
2021 20.68 3512th 3799 7.6%
2022 20.54 3656th 3952 7.5%
2023 33.58 2842nd 4086 30.4%
2024 81.70 384th 4261 91.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Olivero Garza Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.82 675th 4264 84.2%
2019 76.65 516th 4309 88.0%
2021 16.74 4207th 4451 5.5%
2022 39.58 2865th 4477 36.0%
2023 53.34 1953rd 4521 56.8%
2024 56.99 1715th 4560 62.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Olivero Garza Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.83 1757th 4306 59.2%
2019 68.90 1075th 4348 75.3%
2021 17.72 4038th 4499 10.2%
2022 33.90 3169th 4561 30.5%
2023 37.98 2913th 4588 36.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Olivero Garza Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.44 517th 3106 83.4%
2019 73.12 583rd 3184 81.7%
2022 57.27 1545th 2958 47.8%
2023 38.97 2290th 2980 23.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Olivero Garza Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.01 1927th 4240 54.6%
2019 66.13 987th 4295 77.0%
2021 18.98 4106th 4331 5.2%
2022 47.00 2308th 4461 48.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Olivero Garza Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.16 1425th 4319 67.0%
2019 70.00 1016th 4357 76.7%
2021 17.35 4037th 4498 10.2%
2022 32.89 3211th 4563 29.6%
2023 37.97 2890th 4585 37.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Olivero Garza Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.96 1066th 4168 74.4%
2019 74.90 654th 4188 84.4%
2021 20.64 3863rd 4329 10.8%
2022 38.84 2826th 4376 35.4%
2023 45.79 2372nd 4401 46.1%
2024 58.31 1548th 4431 65.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Olivero Garza Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.59 622nd 3127 80.1%
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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 Olivero Garza Senior Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 164 0 0 437 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1990 166 1 0 529 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1991 186 1 0 523 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1992 190 0 0 532 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1993 172 1 1 568 0 n/a n/a 0 742
1994 243 3 0 837 0 n/a n/a 0 1083
1995 150 0 4 449 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1996 150 0 4 449 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1997 196 1 2 635 0 n/a n/a 0 834
1998 162 1 3 572 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1999 148 8 11 597 1 n/a n/a 0 765
2000 149 4 8 655 0 n/a n/a 0 816
2001 108 1 6 618 2 n/a n/a 0 735
2002 105 3 5 678 2 n/a n/a 0 793
2003 105 3 5 678 2 n/a n/a 0 793
2004 92 4 4 564 1 n/a n/a 0 665
2005 102 5 7 616 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2006 85 6 5 727 1 n/a n/a 0 824
2007 84 6 7 772 1 n/a n/a 0 870
2008 45 1 1 582 1 n/a n/a 0 630
2009 47 2 0 584 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2010 44 2 1 594 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2011 25 1 1 607 2 0 5 0 641
2012 24 1 3 610 2 0 4 0 644
2013 30 0 5 641 2 1 3 0 682
2014 33 0 5 604 1 0 1 0 644
2015 24 0 5 618 2 0 1 0 650
2016 20 1 6 600 1 0 1 0 629
2017 25 1 6 607 1 0 0 0 640
2018 21 2 4 611 1 0 1 0 640
2019 18 1 5 620 1 0 0 0 645
2020 9 3 3 615 1 0 0 0 631
2021 7 3 0 562 1 0 0 0 573
2022 12 2 1 528 1 0 0 0 544
2023 18 4 3 555 3 0 4 0 587
2024 16 5 2 602 1 0 0 0 626

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 Olivero Garza Senior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 601 n/a n/a n/a
1990 696 39.0 17.8 n/a
1991 710 39.2 18.1 n/a
1992 722 42.8 16.8 53.9
1993 742 46.0 16.1 56.5
1994 1083 59.9 18.1 55.1
1995 603 65.9 9.2 46.8
1996 603 65.9 9.2 46.8
1997 834 46.0 18.1 49
1998 738 43.9 16.8 52
1999 765 44.9 17.0 59.6
2000 816 44.8 18.2 61.9
2001 735 40.3 18.2 65.2
2002 793 46.7 17.0 67
2003 793 46.7 17.0 67
2004 665 40.5 16.4 63.8
2005 730 42.7 17.1 62.3
2006 824 48.0 17.2 68.8
2007 870 48.5 17.9 63
2008 630 42.3 14.9 69.2
2009 634 37.9 16.7 74
2010 641 39.9 16.0 79.6
2011 641 35.0 18.2 78.2
2012 644 35.4 18.1 81.2
2013 682 33.3 20.4 82.1
2014 644 34.9 18.4 81.2
2015 650 37.0 17.5 79.8
2016 629 36.0 17.4 80.4
2017 640 35.3 18.0 81.1
2018 640 36.2 17.6 82.5
2019 645 39.2 16.4 83.6
2020 631 38.2 16.5 85.6
2021 573 37.9 15.0 85.2
2022 544 36.7 14.8 83.5
2023 587 37.0 15.8 82.3
2024 626 40.0 15.6 80

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 Olivero Garza Senior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 601 n/a n/a n/a
1990 696 39.0 17.8 n/a
1991 710 39.2 18.1 n/a
1992 722 42.8 16.8 53.9
1993 742 46.0 16.1 56.5
1994 1083 59.9 18.1 55.1
1995 603 65.9 9.2 46.8
1996 603 65.9 9.2 46.8
1997 834 46.0 18.1 49
1998 738 43.9 16.8 52
1999 765 44.9 17.0 59.6
2000 816 44.8 18.2 61.9
2001 735 40.3 18.2 65.2
2002 793 46.7 17.0 67
2003 793 46.7 17.0 67
2004 665 40.5 16.4 63.8
2005 730 42.7 17.1 62.3
2006 824 48.0 17.2 68.8
2007 870 48.5 17.9 63
2008 630 42.3 14.9 69.2
2009 634 37.9 16.7 74
2010 641 39.9 16.0 79.6
2011 641 35.0 18.2 78.2
2012 644 35.4 18.1 81.2
2013 682 33.3 20.4 82.1
2014 644 34.9 18.4 81.2
2015 650 37.0 17.5 79.8
2016 629 36.0 17.4 80.4
2017 640 35.3 18.0 81.1
2018 640 36.2 17.6 82.5
2019 645 39.2 16.4 83.6
2020 631 38.2 16.5 85.6
2021 573 37.9 15.0 85.2
2022 544 36.7 14.8 83.5
2023 587 37.0 15.8 82.3
2024 626 40.0 15.6 80

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 Olivero Garza Senior Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,288 (15.1%) $7,227 (84.9%) $8,515
2020 $1,748 (18.7%) $7,598 (81.3%) $9,346
2021 $1,745 (15.9%) $9,237 (84.1%) $10,982

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Olivero Garza Senior Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1041st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2955th of 4647 Elementary schools
 40.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Olivero Garza Senior Elementary)5843
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))5363
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Olivero Garza Senior Elementary)5927
 32%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))5649
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Olivero Garza Senior Elementary)2925
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))3335
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3924
 15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Olivero Garza Senior Elementary)2942
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))4431
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3126
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Olivero Garza Senior Elementary)5145
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))5554
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Olivero Garza Senior Elementary)3537
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))5855
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Olivero Garza Senior Elementary)4320
 23%
   4th Grade Reading (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))3653
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Olivero Garza Senior Elementary)4360
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))3053
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Olivero Garza Senior Elementary)7147
 24%
   5th Grade Reading (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))6366
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Olivero Garza Senior Elementary)7842
 36%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))7555
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Olivero Garza Senior Elementary)7722
 55%
   5th Grade Science (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))6036
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Olivero Garza Senior Elementary)4556
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))5069
 19%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Olivero Garza Senior Elementary)6024
 36%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))5656
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students645587
 9%
African American14
 300%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic620555
 10.5%
Pacific Islander00
White1818
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.6%82.3%
 1.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 626 students attended Olivero Garza Senior Elementary.

Students at Olivero Garza Senior Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 3% White.

Olivero Garza Senior Elementary ranks 2206th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Olivero Garza Senior Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sharyland North J H
High : Sharyland High School


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