Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tony Gonzalez 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 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: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tony Gonzalez Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Santa Maria school district, encompassing approximately 28.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tony Gonzalez Elementary School's student population of 224 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
224 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Tony Gonzalez 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 Tony Gonzalez Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#4742 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
98%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tony Gonzalez Elementary School's ranking?
Tony Gonzalez Elementary School is ranked #4742 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tony Gonzalez Elementary School?
224 students attend Tony Gonzalez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Tony Gonzalez Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tony Gonzalez Elementary School?
Tony Gonzalez Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tony Gonzalez Elementary School offer ?
Tony Gonzalez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tony Gonzalez Elementary School part of?
Tony Gonzalez Elementary School is part of Santa Maria Independent School District.
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