Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary

Summary:

Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary is a public elementary school in Texas City, Texas, serving 532 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Texas City Independent School District, which is ranked 810 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite some challenges, Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary has shown strong academic performance in recent years, ranking in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has particularly excelled for its Hispanic and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, ranking in the top 10% and top 5% of Texas elementary schools, respectively, in those years. However, its performance for other subgroups, such as African American, special education, and gifted and talented students, has been more average. The school's STAAR test scores in reading and math have consistently outperformed the Texas City Independent School District and the state of Texas, especially in the 3rd and 4th grade levels.

Interestingly, Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary's statewide ranking has declined significantly in the past two years, from the top 20% of Texas elementary schools to the bottom 50%. This suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its academic excellence. When compared to nearby schools within the Texas City Independent School District, such as Heights Elementary, Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary generally outperforms its peers in terms of academic achievement, but some of the other nearby schools have shown even stronger performance, indicating potential best practices that could be learned.


Detail:

Public K-4

 2020 21st St N
       Texas City, TX  77591-5299


(409) 916-0300

District: Texas City Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3209th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,977 Help


Students who attend Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Blocker Middle
    Fry Intermediate
High:    Texas City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  532

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.2%
White:
28.9%
African American:
19.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.8% Help


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Compare Details Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary ranks worse than 68.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Texas City Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.2%), White (28.9%), African American (19.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Texas City Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary is 15.5, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Texas City Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary is $10,977. 4 elementary schools in the Texas City Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Texas City Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Texas City Independent School District (Isd) 810th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.98 635th 3465 81.7%
2005 77.37 589th 3475 83.1%
2006 77.35 573rd 3476 83.5%
2007 80.67 398th 3724 89.3%
2008 71.81 946th 3768 74.9%
2009 59.62 1738th 3884 55.3%
2010 43.80 2656th 3937 32.5%
2011 49.86 2412th 4095 41.1%
2012 65.09 1415th 4206 66.4%
2013 46.11 2528th 4221 40.1%
2014 33.03 3256th 4260 23.6%
2015 65.93 1472nd 4320 65.9%
2016 44.67 2565th 4286 40.2%
2017 44.72 2247th 4329 48.1%
2018 64.13 1286th 4359 70.5%
2019 69.14 1111th 4479 75.2%
2021 76.07 880th 4578 80.8%
2022 77.30 865th 4581 81.1%
2023 45.38 2451st 4647 47.3%
2024 33.64 3209th 4675 31.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.59 340th 961 64.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.99 1101st 3558 69.1%
2019 61.26 889th 3684 75.9%
2021 62.11 840th 3799 77.9%
2022 73.42 565th 3952 85.7%
2023 34.11 2801st 4086 31.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.16 1320th 4264 69.0%
2019 82.59 334th 4309 92.2%
2021 89.47 164th 4451 96.3%
2022 84.44 315th 4477 93.0%
2023 52.65 2005th 4521 55.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.41 1466th 4306 66.0%
2019 65.06 1237th 4348 71.6%
2021 75.80 834th 4499 81.5%
2022 72.99 975th 4561 78.6%
2023 41.22 2717th 4588 40.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.02 10th 3106 99.7%
2019 63.68 1256th 3184 60.6%
2021 63.88 1239th 3006 58.8%
2022 61.99 1306th 2958 55.8%
2023 50.60 1898th 2980 36.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.57 2458th 4240 42.0%
2019 45.54 2282nd 4295 46.9%
2021 47.63 2019th 4331 53.4%
2022 58.09 1540th 4461 65.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.02 1175th 4319 72.8%
2019 69.73 1026th 4357 76.5%
2021 72.00 1001st 4498 77.7%
2022 78.71 764th 4563 83.3%
2023 49.64 2179th 4585 52.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.57 1352nd 2483 45.5%
2019 48.37 1189th 2515 52.7%
2021 64.43 581st 2444 76.2%
2022 71.99 437th 2421 81.9%
2023 40.15 1448th 2443 40.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.89 780th 4168 81.3%
2019 72.68 745th 4188 82.2%
2021 84.61 364th 4329 91.6%
2022 77.45 619th 4376 85.9%
2023 44.25 2477th 4401 43.7%
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Rank History for White students at Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.66 1277th 3127 59.2%
2019 62.99 1043rd 3142 66.8%
2021 56.64 1229th 3082 60.1%
2022 65.10 969th 3082 68.6%
2023 38.34 2073rd 3106 33.3%
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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 Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 506 79 21 117 2 n/a n/a 0 725
1989 515 88 22 110 2 n/a n/a 0 737
1990 511 107 17 115 3 n/a n/a 0 753
1991 492 95 7 129 2 n/a n/a 0 725
1992 496 85 2 128 2 n/a n/a 0 713
1993 498 95 1 136 3 n/a n/a 0 733
1994 481 101 5 112 3 n/a n/a 0 702
1995 436 90 8 107 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1996 436 90 8 107 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1997 457 83 5 107 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1998 442 72 6 112 1 n/a n/a 0 633
1999 488 64 3 123 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2000 495 80 5 132 1 n/a n/a 0 713
2001 454 87 2 133 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2002 409 73 2 174 2 n/a n/a 0 660
2003 409 73 2 174 2 n/a n/a 0 660
2004 385 81 2 199 1 n/a n/a 0 668
2005 374 81 6 191 5 n/a n/a 0 657
2006 370 96 4 161 2 n/a n/a 0 633
2007 367 84 0 178 2 n/a n/a 0 631
2008 343 76 1 163 2 n/a n/a 0 585
2009 337 104 5 168 2 n/a n/a 0 616
2010 343 104 3 178 3 n/a n/a 0 631
2011 329 101 3 177 2 3 3 0 618
2012 312 80 4 183 1 2 4 0 586
2013 276 91 4 197 0 1 7 0 576
2014 270 89 8 212 3 0 8 0 590
2015 238 99 7 222 6 0 8 0 580
2016 233 113 6 211 4 0 14 0 581
2017 218 125 6 213 5 0 16 0 583
2018 223 101 5 215 5 0 12 0 561
2019 207 88 5 209 3 0 15 0 527
2020 201 97 5 199 3 0 15 0 520
2021 173 86 4 223 0 0 21 0 507
2022 170 90 3 218 0 0 21 0 502
2023 154 104 4 246 0 0 24 0 532

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 Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 725 39.0 18.5 n/a
1989 737 n/a n/a n/a
1990 753 40.0 18.8 n/a
1991 725 40.4 17.9 n/a
1992 713 41.0 17.3 17
1993 733 40.0 18.3 28.5
1994 702 42.7 16.4 30.6
1995 641 41.0 15.6 10.3
1996 641 41.0 15.6 10.3
1997 652 43.3 15.1 27.6
1998 633 38.9 16.3 28.4
1999 678 41.1 16.5 28.3
2000 713 41.9 17.0 32.8
2001 676 41.1 16.4 31.4
2002 660 40.4 16.3 35.9
2003 660 40.4 16.3 35.9
2004 668 39.4 17.0 36.8
2005 657 40.5 16.2 37
2006 633 39.2 16.1 41.5
2007 631 40.3 15.7 48
2008 585 39.7 14.7 43.9
2009 616 40.2 15.3 51.5
2010 631 38.4 16.4 49.4
2011 618 36.2 17.0 54.5
2012 586 32.1 18.2 53.4
2013 576 31.1 18.4 56.4
2014 590 33.5 17.5 56.8
2015 580 32.0 18.1 52.8
2016 581 33.0 17.6 56.3
2017 583 34.1 17.0 59.2
2018 561 34.1 16.4 66.3
2019 527 32.9 15.9 83.1
2020 520 31.8 16.3 75.2
2021 507 35.9 14.1 78.1
2022 502 32.2 15.5 73.7
2023 532 34.2 15.5 75.8

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 Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 725 39.0 18.5 n/a
1989 737 n/a n/a n/a
1990 753 40.0 18.8 n/a
1991 725 40.4 17.9 n/a
1992 713 41.0 17.3 17
1993 733 40.0 18.3 28.5
1994 702 42.7 16.4 30.6
1995 641 41.0 15.6 10.3
1996 641 41.0 15.6 10.3
1997 652 43.3 15.1 27.6
1998 633 38.9 16.3 28.4
1999 678 41.1 16.5 28.3
2000 713 41.9 17.0 32.8
2001 676 41.1 16.4 31.4
2002 660 40.4 16.3 35.9
2003 660 40.4 16.3 35.9
2004 668 39.4 17.0 36.8
2005 657 40.5 16.2 37
2006 633 39.2 16.1 41.5
2007 631 40.3 15.7 48
2008 585 39.7 14.7 43.9
2009 616 40.2 15.3 51.5
2010 631 38.4 16.4 49.4
2011 618 36.2 17.0 54.5
2012 586 32.1 18.2 53.4
2013 576 31.1 18.4 56.4
2014 590 33.5 17.5 56.8
2015 580 32.0 18.1 52.8
2016 581 33.0 17.6 56.3
2017 583 34.1 17.0 59.2
2018 561 34.1 16.4 66.3
2019 527 32.9 15.9 83.1
2020 520 31.8 16.3 75.2
2021 507 35.9 14.1 78.1
2022 502 32.2 15.5 73.7
2023 532 34.2 15.5 75.8

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 Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,786 (17.5%) $8,414 (82.5%) $10,201
2020 $1,120 (10.9%) $9,109 (89.1%) $10,229
2021 $1,422 (13.0%) $9,555 (87.0%) $10,977

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1111th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2451st of 4647 Elementary schools
 27.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary)4750
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas City Independent School District (Isd))2842
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary)5048
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas City Independent School District (Isd))3538
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary)5534
 21%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas City Independent School District (Isd))3234
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary)5737
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas City Independent School District (Isd))3536
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students527532
 0.9%
African American88104
 18.2%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic209246
 17.7%
Pacific Islander00
White207154
 25.6%
Two or More Races1524
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.1%75.8%
 7.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 532 students attended Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary.

Students who attend Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Blocker Middle
Middle : Fry Intermediate
High : Texas City High School

Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary ranks 3209th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Manuel Guajardo Junior Elementary are 46% Hispanic, 29% White, 20% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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