Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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: 517 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Freddy Gonzalez Elementary serves the southern part of Edinburg, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. The school is typically a 5-10 minute drive from most homes within the zone, which extends up to 1.5 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School's student population of 517 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
517 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Freddy Gonzalez 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 Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#1444 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
95%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Gonzalez Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School's ranking?
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School is ranked #1444 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School often compared to?
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canterbury Elementary School, Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School?
517 students attend Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School?
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School offer ?
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School part of?
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School is part of Edinburg CISD School District.
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