Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cavazos Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cavazos Elementary serves the southern part of Edinburg, TX, covering approximately 4.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 3.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cavazos Elementary School's student population of 479 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
479 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cavazos 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 Cavazos Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#1851 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cavazos Elementary School's ranking?
Cavazos Elementary School is ranked #1851 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cavazos Elementary School often compared to?
Cavazos Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trevino Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cavazos Elementary School?
479 students attend Cavazos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cavazos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cavazos Elementary School?
Cavazos Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cavazos Elementary School offer ?
Cavazos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cavazos Elementary School part of?
Cavazos Elementary School is part of Edinburg CISD School District.
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