Garza Elementary School

200 Esperanza Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 238 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Garza Elementary School's student population of 238 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
238 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Garza Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garza Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#1653 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Garza Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garza 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 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garza 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 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Garza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
Hispanic
97%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Garza Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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13%
White
3%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Garza Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Garza Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Garza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #1653 out of 8,188 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 Gonzalez Elementary School, Garden Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Garza Elementary School?
238 students attend Garza Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Garza Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garza Elementary School?
Garza Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower 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 Brownsville Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Garza Elementary School located?
Garza Elementary School is located in the Southmost neighborhood of Brownsville, TX. There are 11 other public schools located in Southmost.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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