Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Guillermo Flores Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Guillermo Flores Elementary serves the southern part of Mission, TX, covering an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guillermo Flores Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Guillermo Flores Elementary School's student population of 452 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
452 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Guillermo Flores Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guillermo Flores 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3442 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
100%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1991–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2006–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guillermo Flores Elementary School's ranking?
Guillermo Flores Elementary School is ranked #3442 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Guillermo Flores Elementary School?
452 students attend Guillermo Flores Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Guillermo Flores Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guillermo Flores Elementary School?
Guillermo Flores Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Guillermo Flores Elementary School offer ?
Guillermo Flores Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Guillermo Flores Elementary School part of?
Guillermo Flores Elementary School is part of La Joya Independent School District.
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