Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ignite Pub School And Com Serv Center At Rio Grande City 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 was 50-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-59%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)35-39%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ignite Public Schools And Community Service Center School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ignite Pub School And Com Serv Center At Rio Grande City?
The graduation rate of Ignite Pub School And Com Serv Center At Rio Grande City is 35-39%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ignite Pub School And Com Serv Center At Rio Grande City?
169 students attend Ignite Pub School And Com Serv Center At Rio Grande City.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ignite Pub School And Com Serv Center At Rio Grande City students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ignite Pub School And Com Serv Center At Rio Grande City?
Ignite Pub School And Com Serv Center At Rio Grande City has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ignite Pub School And Com Serv Center At Rio Grande City offer ?
Ignite Pub School And Com Serv Center At Rio Grande City offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ignite Pub School And Com Serv Center At Rio Grande City part of?
Ignite Pub School And Com Serv Center At Rio Grande City is part of Ignite Public Schools And Community Service Center School District.
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