Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School 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 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ruben Hinojosa Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Mercedes, TX, covering an area of approximately 15.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 7% 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
468 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School 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 Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#4360 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School's ranking?
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School is ranked #4360 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School?
468 students attend Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School?
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School offer ?
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School part of?
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School is part of Mercedes Independent School District.
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