Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Grammar Elementary serves the northwest part of the Rio Grande City school district, covering an area of approximately 94.3 square miles, with most families typically driving 15-20 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is 7.8 miles, while the furthest point extends up to 19.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
420 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7129 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School's ranking?
Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School is ranked #7129 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School?
420 students attend Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School?
Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School offer ?
Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School part of?
Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School is part of Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District.
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