Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Amanda Garza-pena 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 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amanda Garza-pena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Amanda Garza-pena Elementary School's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
557 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Opportunities for All
School Rankings
Amanda Garza-pena 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 Amanda Garza-pena Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#5058 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Hispanic
99%
54%
White
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Kodiak
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amanda Garza-pena Elementary School's ranking?
Amanda Garza-pena Elementary School is ranked #5058 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Amanda Garza-pena Elementary School?
557 students attend Amanda Garza-pena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Amanda Garza-pena Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amanda Garza-pena Elementary School?
Amanda Garza-pena Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amanda Garza-pena Elementary School offer ?
Amanda Garza-pena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Amanda Garza-pena Elementary School part of?
Amanda Garza-pena Elementary School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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