Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary

Summary:

Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary is a public elementary school in Weslaco, Texas, serving 519 students in grades PK-5. The school faces significant challenges in serving its high-poverty, predominantly Hispanic student population.

While Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary performs relatively well for its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students, it struggles with reading and science proficiency, as well as the academic achievement of its female, special education, and low-socioeconomic status (SES) students. The school's reading proficiency rates are consistently lower than the Weslaco Independent School District (ISD) and Texas state averages, and it ranks in the bottom 1,000-2,000 Texas elementary schools for its female, special education, and low-SES student groups. Additionally, the school's overall statewide ranking has declined from 1,889 out of 4,479 Texas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 2,952 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024, suggesting a concerning trend of declining academic performance.

Compared to other elementary schools in the area, Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary generally performs worse than schools like North Bridge Elementary, Raul A Gonzalez Junior Elementary, and Cleckler/Heald Elementary, which have higher academic proficiency rates and better overall rankings. The charter schools in the area, such as Idea Weslaco Pike Academy and Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy, have mixed results compared to Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary, with Idea Weslaco Pike Academy outperforming the school in most academic areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1800 E Mile 10 N
       Weslaco, TX  78596


(956) 969-6587

District: Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2952nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,181 Help


Students who attend Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mary Hoge Middle
High:    Weslaco East High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  495

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.6%
White:
2.0%
African American:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.7% Help


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Compare Details Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary ranks worse than 63.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8th 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 37.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Weslaco Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.6%), White (2%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary is 16.2, which is the lowest 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 Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary is $12,181, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary 2952nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Pfc Mario Ybarra 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 Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 18.50 3901st 4206 7.3%
2013 35.48 3114th 4221 26.2%
2014 17.84 3896th 4260 8.5%
2015 26.96 3483rd 4320 19.4%
2016 45.75 2510th 4286 41.4%
2017 31.17 3079th 4329 28.9%
2018 43.23 2354th 4359 46.0%
2019 52.68 1889th 4479 57.8%
2021 16.77 4094th 4578 10.6%
2022 50.17 2144th 4581 53.2%
2023 52.33 2045th 4647 56.0%
2024 37.62 2952nd 4675 36.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.26 942nd 3226 70.8%
2019 59.68 1097th 3333 67.1%
2021 16.68 3329th 3446 3.4%
2022 51.87 1536th 3487 56.0%
2023 59.63 1185th 3556 66.7%
2024 35.47 2466th 3638 32.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.75 1915th 3558 46.2%
2019 41.29 1963rd 3684 46.7%
2021 59.40 964th 3799 74.6%
2022 28.29 3154th 3952 20.2%
2023 35.74 2661st 4086 34.9%
2024 43.86 2294th 4261 46.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.99 1755th 4264 58.8%
2019 63.79 1130th 4309 73.8%
2021 20.69 3985th 4451 10.5%
2022 65.75 1134th 4477 74.7%
2023 61.69 1402nd 4521 69.0%
2024 47.95 2323rd 4560 49.1%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.20 73rd 112 34.8%
2019 35.34 69th 93 25.8%
2023 75.35 5th 44 88.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.07 2502nd 4306 41.9%
2019 53.56 1850th 4348 57.5%
2021 15.45 4189th 4499 6.9%
2022 47.89 2287th 4561 49.9%
2023 55.20 1840th 4588 59.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.77 1462nd 3106 52.9%
2019 66.87 1044th 3184 67.2%
2022 51.49 1798th 2958 39.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.19 1307th 4240 69.2%
2019 70.52 771st 4295 82.0%
2021 27.70 3539th 4331 18.3%
2022 74.51 634th 4461 85.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.49 2284th 4319 47.1%
2019 50.17 1998th 4357 54.1%
2021 20.12 3858th 4498 14.2%
2022 52.02 2055th 4563 55.0%
2023 47.74 2281st 4585 50.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.48 1967th 4168 52.8%
2019 59.03 1441st 4188 65.6%
2021 21.98 3779th 4329 12.7%
2022 57.41 1616th 4376 63.1%
2023 59.83 1489th 4401 66.2%
2024 50.03 2108th 4431 52.4%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Pfc Mario Ybarra 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 0 588 1 0 1 0 594
2013 11 0 0 598 3 0 0 0 612
2014 7 0 0 590 2 0 0 0 599
2015 8 0 0 532 1 0 0 0 541
2016 20 0 0 543 3 0 0 0 566
2017 19 0 0 538 0 0 0 0 557
2018 9 0 0 543 2 0 0 0 554
2019 1 0 0 620 0 0 0 0 621
2020 6 1 0 589 0 0 0 0 596
2021 7 1 0 535 0 0 0 0 543
2022 7 1 0 469 0 0 0 0 477
2023 10 4 0 504 0 0 1 0 519
2024 10 2 0 483 0 0 0 0 495

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 Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 594 29.5 20.1 0
2013 612 36.0 17.0 92.5
2014 599 36.1 16.5 93.5
2015 541 32.0 16.9 80.2
2016 566 35.0 16.1 92
2017 557 35.3 15.7 95.7
2018 554 34.0 16.2 94.2
2019 621 41.0 15.1 93.9
2020 596 38.5 15.4 92.4
2021 543 36.0 15.0 93.7
2022 477 32.5 14.6 89.7
2023 519 31.0 16.7 90.2
2024 495 30.3 16.2 90.7

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 Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 594 29.5 20.1 0
2013 612 36.0 17.0 92.5
2014 599 36.1 16.5 93.5
2015 541 32.0 16.9 80.2
2016 566 35.0 16.1 92
2017 557 35.3 15.7 95.7
2018 554 34.0 16.2 94.2
2019 621 41.0 15.1 93.9
2020 596 38.5 15.4 92.4
2021 543 36.0 15.0 93.7
2022 477 32.5 14.6 89.7
2023 519 31.0 16.7 90.2
2024 495 30.3 16.2 90.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $881 (8.5%) $9,445 (91.5%) $10,326
2020 $1,164 (11.0%) $9,440 (89.0%) $10,604
2021 $1,519 (12.5%) $10,661 (87.5%) $12,181

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1889th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2045th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary)3036
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Weslaco Independent School District (Isd))4349
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary)3755
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Weslaco Independent School District (Isd))5443
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary)5547
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Weslaco Independent School District (Isd))4948
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary)5158
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Weslaco Independent School District (Isd))5151
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary)3859
 21%
   5th Grade Reading (Weslaco Independent School District (Isd))4757
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary)5847
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Weslaco Independent School District (Isd))6251
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary)6323
 40%
   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 Students621519
 16.4%
African American04
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic620504
 18.7%
Pacific Islander00
White110
 900%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.9%90.2%
 3.7%


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Students at Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

Students who attend Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mary Hoge Middle
High : Weslaco East High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 495 students attended Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary.

Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary ranks 2952nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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