Dora Romero Elementary School
Tel:
(956) 254-5000
Dora Romero Elementary School serves 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Dora Romero Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Dora Romero Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Dora Romero Elementary School's student population of 539 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 539 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dora Romero Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dora Romero Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1752 out of 7999 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 2% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 53% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Fresnos CISD School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dora Romero Elementary School is Los Fresnos High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Los Cuates Middle School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lopez-riggins Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Fresnos Lopez-riggins Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 571 students
0.2 miles
613 Mesquite Ln
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6916 0.2 PK-5 571 - Los Fresnos Los Cuates Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 797 students
0.3 miles
32477 State Hwy 100
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5182 0.3 6-8 797 - Los Fresnos Los Fresnos High School Grades: 10-12 | 1,669 student
0.6 miles
907 N Arroyo
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5300 0.6 10-12 1,669 - Los Fresnos Los Fresnos Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 603 students
0.9 miles
32602 State Hwy 100
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6900 0.9 PK-5 603 - Los Fresnos Resaca Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 812 students
1.0 miles
33422 Farm Rd 1575
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5159 1.0 6-8 812
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