Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary

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Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary is a public elementary school in Weslaco, Texas that serves 618 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This school stands out for its high Hispanic student population, strong performance for certain student subgroups, and commitment to investing in resources and programs despite the significant socioeconomic challenges faced by its student body.

Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary has a very high Hispanic student population, ranging from 98.58% to 99.39% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools in the Weslaco Independent School District. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, but it has shown improvement, earning a 3-star rating in the current school year. It particularly excels in supporting Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the top 375 and 181 out of over 4,400 Texas elementary schools, respectively, for these subgroups.

Despite the high percentage of students (over 90%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage, Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary has increased its per-student spending from $9,747 in 2018-2019 to $10,791 in 2020-2021, suggesting a commitment to investing in the school's resources and programs. When compared to other elementary schools in the Weslaco ISD and nearby Donna Independent School District, Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary generally outperforms its peers in terms of test scores and statewide rankings, particularly for Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students. The school also has a strong track record of supporting its migrant student population, ranking in the top 10 out of 44 Texas elementary schools for this subgroup in the 2022-2023 school year.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3801 N 5 1/2 W
       Weslaco, TX  78596


(956) 969-6760

District: Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1472nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,791 Help


Students who attend Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mary Hoge Middle
High:    Weslaco East High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  630

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.4%
White:
1.3%
African American:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.5% Help


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Compare Details Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary ranks better than 68.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Weslaco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.4%), White (1.3%), African American (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary is 17.5, which is the 5th best among 10 elementary schools in the Weslaco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary is $10,791. 5 elementary schools in the Weslaco Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary 1472nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Weslaco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Weslaco Independent School District (Isd) 483rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.82 2179th 3465 37.1%
2005 66.19 1196th 3475 65.6%
2006 61.49 1449th 3476 58.3%
2007 35.12 2878th 3724 22.7%
2008 20.53 3418th 3768 9.3%
2009 31.08 3145th 3884 19.0%
2010 40.86 2787th 3937 29.2%
2011 34.36 3202nd 4095 21.8%
2012 30.11 3425th 4206 18.6%
2013 30.83 3363rd 4221 20.3%
2014 31.74 3318th 4260 22.1%
2015 36.92 3016th 4320 30.2%
2016 44.14 2586th 4286 39.7%
2017 33.99 2910th 4329 32.8%
2018 32.10 3061st 4359 29.8%
2019 39.79 2700th 4479 39.7%
2021 24.30 3556th 4578 22.3%
2022 58.66 1667th 4581 63.6%
2023 80.37 753rd 4647 83.8%
2024 62.34 1472nd 4675 68.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.94 1554th 3226 51.8%
2019 51.42 1490th 3333 55.3%
2021 27.22 2834th 3446 17.8%
2022 53.78 1428th 3487 59.0%
2023 75.64 520th 3556 85.4%
2024 64.82 950th 3638 73.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.60 2266th 3558 36.3%
2019 40.69 2001st 3684 45.7%
2021 20.90 3478th 3799 8.4%
2022 53.07 1391st 3952 64.8%
2023 78.88 416th 4086 89.8%
2024 26.16 3490th 4261 18.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.54 2380th 4264 44.2%
2019 51.28 1972nd 4309 54.2%
2021 31.10 3305th 4451 25.7%
2022 73.28 733rd 4477 83.6%
2023 89.34 181st 4521 96.0%
2024 75.00 675th 4560 85.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.93 55th 112 50.9%
2019 57.18 34th 93 63.4%
2023 67.00 10th 44 77.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.22 3237th 4306 24.8%
2019 37.55 2839th 4348 34.7%
2021 30.93 3133rd 4499 30.4%
2022 56.47 1754th 4561 61.5%
2023 74.92 898th 4588 80.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.44 1984th 3106 36.1%
2019 66.22 1091st 3184 65.7%
2022 77.92 163rd 2958 94.5%
2023 76.95 87th 2980 97.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.31 2132nd 4240 49.7%
2019 62.50 1187th 4295 72.4%
2021 41.46 2462nd 4331 43.2%
2022 78.29 494th 4461 88.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.27 2887th 4319 33.2%
2019 42.68 2479th 4357 43.1%
2021 22.71 3688th 4498 18.0%
2022 58.69 1676th 4563 63.3%
2023 81.82 645th 4585 85.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.83 2726th 4168 34.6%
2019 46.82 2203rd 4188 47.4%
2021 30.43 3198th 4329 26.1%
2022 64.24 1203rd 4376 72.5%
2023 85.07 375th 4401 91.5%
2024 69.84 956th 4431 78.4%
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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 A Gonzalez Junior Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 36 0 1 746 0 n/a n/a 0 783
1990 32 0 0 860 0 n/a n/a 0 892
1991 5 2 0 625 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1992 7 1 0 609 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1993 1 1 2 591 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1994 2 1 2 555 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1995 6 1 0 567 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1996 6 1 0 567 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1997 5 0 0 563 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1998 4 3 0 395 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1999 5 2 1 378 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2000 4 0 0 371 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2001 2 0 0 358 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2002 5 0 0 734 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2003 5 0 0 734 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2004 1 0 0 633 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2005 2 0 0 700 0 n/a n/a 0 702
2006 1 0 0 744 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2007 1 0 0 779 0 n/a n/a 0 780
2008 4 0 0 810 0 n/a n/a 0 814
2009 1 4 0 849 0 n/a n/a 0 854
2010 1 0 0 888 0 n/a n/a 0 889
2011 1 0 0 925 1 0 0 0 927
2012 2 0 0 818 2 0 0 0 822
2013 3 0 0 863 1 0 0 0 867
2014 4 0 0 829 1 0 0 0 834
2015 4 0 0 873 1 0 0 0 878
2016 0 0 0 820 0 0 0 0 820
2017 0 1 0 789 0 0 0 0 790
2018 0 1 0 733 0 0 0 0 734
2019 1 0 0 698 1 0 0 0 700
2020 0 0 0 669 1 0 1 0 671
2021 4 0 0 654 0 0 0 0 658
2022 8 0 0 557 0 0 0 0 565
2023 5 0 0 612 0 0 1 0 618
2024 8 2 0 620 0 0 0 0 630

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 Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 783 n/a n/a n/a
1990 892 51.0 17.4 n/a
1991 632 52.8 11.9 n/a
1992 617 42.0 14.6 80.7
1993 595 39.0 15.3 89.6
1994 560 36.2 15.5 89.3
1995 574 32.9 17.4 89.9
1996 574 32.9 17.4 89.9
1997 568 33.2 17.1 91.7
1998 402 27.0 14.9 90.5
1999 386 25.7 15.0 87.8
2000 375 25.9 14.5 88.8
2001 360 24.1 14.9 84.7
2002 739 44.0 16.8 22.6
2003 739 44.0 16.8 22.6
2004 634 41.0 15.5 9.8
2005 702 44.4 15.8 2.8
2006 745 44.9 16.6 0.1
2007 780 44.6 17.5 n/a
2008 814 49.1 16.6 0
2009 854 51.0 16.7 0
2010 889 52.1 17.0 0
2011 927 53.0 17.4 0
2012 822 49.0 16.7 0
2013 867 51.0 17.0 93.7
2014 834 51.0 16.3 92.9
2015 878 50.0 17.5 89.4
2016 820 46.0 17.8 94
2017 790 45.0 17.5 92.5
2018 734 44.1 16.6 92.2
2019 700 43.5 16.0 93.3
2020 671 40.9 16.3 92.3
2021 658 38.1 17.2 94.1
2022 565 39.0 14.4 93.5
2023 618 36.7 16.8 91.6
2024 630 36.0 17.5 90.5

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 A Gonzalez Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 783 n/a n/a n/a
1990 892 51.0 17.4 n/a
1991 632 52.8 11.9 n/a
1992 617 42.0 14.6 80.7
1993 595 39.0 15.3 89.6
1994 560 36.2 15.5 89.3
1995 574 32.9 17.4 89.9
1996 574 32.9 17.4 89.9
1997 568 33.2 17.1 91.7
1998 402 27.0 14.9 90.5
1999 386 25.7 15.0 87.8
2000 375 25.9 14.5 88.8
2001 360 24.1 14.9 84.7
2002 739 44.0 16.8 22.6
2003 739 44.0 16.8 22.6
2004 634 41.0 15.5 9.8
2005 702 44.4 15.8 2.8
2006 745 44.9 16.6 0.1
2007 780 44.6 17.5 n/a
2008 814 49.1 16.6 0
2009 854 51.0 16.7 0
2010 889 52.1 17.0 0
2011 927 53.0 17.4 0
2012 822 49.0 16.7 0
2013 867 51.0 17.0 93.7
2014 834 51.0 16.3 92.9
2015 878 50.0 17.5 89.4
2016 820 46.0 17.8 94
2017 790 45.0 17.5 92.5
2018 734 44.1 16.6 92.2
2019 700 43.5 16.0 93.3
2020 671 40.9 16.3 92.3
2021 658 38.1 17.2 94.1
2022 565 39.0 14.4 93.5
2023 618 36.7 16.8 91.6
2024 630 36.0 17.5 90.5

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 Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $908 (9.3%) $8,840 (90.7%) $9,747
2020 $1,444 (14.3%) $8,654 (85.7%) $10,098
2021 $1,336 (12.4%) $9,454 (87.6%) $10,791

Data source: Texas Department of Education
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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2700th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 753rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 44.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary)3856
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Weslaco Independent School District (Isd))4349
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary)3940
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Weslaco Independent School District (Isd))5443
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary)3970
 31%
   4th Grade Reading (Weslaco Independent School District (Isd))4948
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary)4264
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Weslaco Independent School District (Isd))5151
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary)3378
 45%
   5th Grade Reading (Weslaco Independent School District (Isd))4757
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary)5272
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Weslaco Independent School District (Isd))6251
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary)4553
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Weslaco Independent School District (Isd))5940
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students700618
 11.7%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic698612
 12.3%
Pacific Islander00
White15
 400%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.3%91.6%
 1.7%


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Students who attend Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mary Hoge Middle
High : Weslaco East High School

Students at Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 630 students attended Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary.

Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary ranks 1472nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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