Marcia R Garza
Marcia R Garza serves 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Marcia R Garza placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 573 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marcia R Garza's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
573 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Marcia R Garza is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,043 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Marcia R Garza 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
#2939 out of 8043 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%

Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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