Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Santiago Garcia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Santiago Garcia Elementary serves the southeast part of Edcouch, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 11 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 5.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santiago Garcia Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
358 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Santiago Garcia 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 Santiago Garcia 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7576 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
100%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1995–2019. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santiago Garcia Elementary School's ranking?
Santiago Garcia Elementary School is ranked #7576 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Santiago Garcia Elementary School?
358 students attend Santiago Garcia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Santiago Garcia Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santiago Garcia Elementary School?
Santiago Garcia Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Santiago Garcia Elementary School offer ?
Santiago Garcia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Santiago Garcia Elementary School part of?
Santiago Garcia Elementary School is part of Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District.
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