310 S Gate Rd
Roma, TX 78584
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School serves 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School's student population of 574 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
574 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Roel A & Celia R Saenz 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#3677 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School's ranking?

Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School?

574 students attend Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School?

Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School offer ?

Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School part of?

Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School is part of Roma Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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