Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Castaneda Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 98% 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: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Castaneda Elementary serves the northern part of McAllen, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Castaneda Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Castaneda Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
374 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Castaneda Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castaneda Elementary School is 0.14, 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
#1474 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
White
2%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castaneda Elementary School's ranking?
Castaneda Elementary School is ranked #1474 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Castaneda Elementary School?
374 students attend Castaneda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Castaneda Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Castaneda Elementary School?
Castaneda Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Castaneda Elementary School offer ?
Castaneda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Castaneda Elementary School part of?
Castaneda Elementary School is part of Mcallen Independent School District.
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