Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School

2510 S Cesar Chavez
Edinburg, TX 78539
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School's student population of 375 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
375 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Thomas Esparza 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#6793 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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 Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School's ranking?
Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School is ranked #6793 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School often compared to?
Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Betts Elementary School, Cano-gonzalez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School?
375 students attend Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School?
Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School offer ?
Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School part of?
Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School is part of Edinburg CISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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