Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School serves 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School's student population of 639 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
639 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School is 0.00, 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
#6420 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School's ranking?
Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School is ranked #6420 out of 8,079 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School?
639 students attend Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School?
Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School offer ?
Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School part of?
Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School is part of United ISD School District.
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