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Garza Elementary School vs. Blanca E Sanchez

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School Overview

School
Garza Elementary School
6300 N 29th St
Mcallen, TX 78504
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Blanca E Sanchez
2901 Incarnate Word
Mcallen, TX 78504
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Garza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Blanca E Sanchez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garza Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blanca E Sanchez ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
445 students
480 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Garza Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blanca E Sanchez over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Garza Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blanca E Sanchez.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Garza Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blanca E Sanchez over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Garza Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mcallen Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blanca E Sanchez with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mcallen Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1893 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#1404 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Garza Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blanca E Sanchez, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 50% in TX)
56%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garza Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blanca E Sanchez who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garza Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blanca E Sanchez who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garza Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blanca E Sanchez who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Garza Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Blanca E Sanchez by grade.
Pre-K Students
50
50
Kindergarten Students
55
64
Grade 1 Students
68
68
Grade 2 Students
60
71
Grade 3 Students
70
82
Grade 4 Students
67
76
Grade 5 Students
75
69

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Garza Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blanca E Sanchez, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
93%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Garza Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blanca E Sanchez, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Garza Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blanca E Sanchez, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Garza Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blanca E Sanchez, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Garza Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blanca E Sanchez, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
0.13
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Garza Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blanca E Sanchez, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Garza Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blanca E Sanchez, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(07-08 School Year Data)
1%
(07-08 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Garza Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2007-08 school year.
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