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Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School

310 S Gate Rd
Roma, TX 78584

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Tel: (956) 849-7230

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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:

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

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

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Students by Grade

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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%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

100%

53%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

n/a

13%

White

n/a

26%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.00

0.64

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)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Roma Independent School District

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