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Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,495 students in Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
15 Schools
4,196 Schools
# Students
9,316 Students
2,166,200 Students
# Teachers
677 Teachers
146,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District, which is ranked #919 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#939 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.6%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.63
Showing 1997–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
100%
55%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
n/a
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,771 is higher than the state median of $15,451. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,820 is higher than the state median of $16,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$147 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$166 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,771
$15,451
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,820
$16,607
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2801 W Eisenhower St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4786
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4786
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Grulla Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
443 Old Military Rd
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4260
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4260
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Ringgold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 S Fort Ringgold
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4421
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4421
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #44.
Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8001 Trophy Rd
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4413
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4413
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
La Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Ne Hwy 83
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4384
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4384
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #66.
Roque Guerra Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W Main St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4773
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4773
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Alto Bonito Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
753 Fm 2360
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4238
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4238
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #88.
John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2448 Embassy St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4366
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4366
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #99.
Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Lopez St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4214
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4214
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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