Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Graciela Garcia Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Graciela Garcia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Graciela Garcia Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Graciela Garcia Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graciela Garcia 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
#3195 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graciela Garcia Elementary School's ranking?
Graciela Garcia Elementary School is ranked #3195 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Graciela Garcia Elementary School?
368 students attend Graciela Garcia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Graciela Garcia Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graciela Garcia Elementary School?
Graciela Garcia Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Graciela Garcia Elementary School offer ?
Graciela Garcia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Graciela Garcia Elementary School part of?
Graciela Garcia Elementary School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 11/28/2014
I am very impressed by the principal. Every day she greets all the children in front of the school. In the area of academics the school stands out as one of the high performing school according to TEA report. Making this school the only one in Pharr San Juan Alamo ISD to have received this distinction. I am very pleased to have my children in this awesome school.
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