Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Narciso Cavazos ranks in the bottom 50% 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 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Narciso Cavazos serves the southeast part of Mission, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the nearest edge and up to 5.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Narciso Cavazos's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
471 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Narciso Cavazos ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Narciso Cavazos 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
#4239 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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)
41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
100%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2004–2024. 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 Narciso Cavazos's ranking?
Narciso Cavazos is ranked #4239 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
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 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Narciso Cavazos?
471 students attend Narciso Cavazos.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Narciso Cavazos students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Narciso Cavazos?
Narciso Cavazos has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Narciso Cavazos offer ?
Narciso Cavazos offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Narciso Cavazos part of?
Narciso Cavazos is part of La Joya Independent School District.
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