Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garza Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garza Elementary serves the northern part of McAllen, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Garza Elementary School's student population of 409 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
409 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Garza 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 Garza Elementary School is 0.11, 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
#1893 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garza Elementary School's ranking?
Garza Elementary School is ranked #1893 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Garza Elementary School often compared to?
Garza Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blanca E Sanchez, Canterbury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Garza Elementary School?
409 students attend Garza Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Garza Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garza Elementary School?
Garza Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garza Elementary School offer ?
Garza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Garza Elementary School part of?
Garza Elementary School is part of Mcallen Independent School District.
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