Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ruben Hinojosa Elementary serves the southern part of Mission, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School's student population of 472 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
472 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Everyone Matters and Everyone Counts.
School Rankings
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.17, 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
#987 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 21-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 Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School's ranking?
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School is ranked #987 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School often compared to?
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harry Shimotsu Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School?
472 students attend Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School?
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher 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-6
What school district is Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School part of?
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School is part of Sharyland Independent School District.
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