Serving 787 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blanco Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blanco Vista Elementary serves the southwest area of San Marcos, TX, covering approximately 25.8 square miles. Families within this zone are typically a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blanco Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Blanco Vista Elementary School's student population of 787 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
787 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blanco Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blanco Vista Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#2206 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-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 Blanco Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Blanco Vista Elementary School is ranked #2206 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Blanco Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Blanco Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crockett Elementary School, Tobias Elementary School, Laura B Negley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Blanco Vista Elementary School?
787 students attend Blanco Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Blanco Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blanco Vista Elementary School?
Blanco Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blanco Vista Elementary School offer ?
Blanco Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blanco Vista Elementary School part of?
Blanco Vista Elementary School is part of Hays CISD School District.
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