Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eloy Garza Salazar 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 99% 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: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary serves the northern part of Donna, TX, covering an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
446 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#6602 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Hispanic
99%
54%
White
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School's ranking?
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School is ranked #6602 out of 8,096 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School?
446 students attend Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School?
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School offer ?
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School part of?
Eloy Garza Salazar Elementary School is part of Donna Independent School District.
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