Elementary Schools in Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd)

Summary:

The Point Isabel Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to two elementary schools: Garriga Elementary and Derry Elementary. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade in the Point Isabel area.

Based on the available data, Derry Elementary appears to be the standout school in the district. It has a higher statewide ranking, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, compared to Garriga Elementary's 2-star rating. Derry Elementary also outperforms Garriga Elementary and the district average on several key test score metrics, including higher proficiency rates in STAAR Reading, Math, and Science for most grade levels, as well as higher proficiency rates in STAAR Spanish Reading and Math for 3rd grade.

Despite the difference in performance, the spending per student is relatively similar between the two schools, suggesting that factors other than funding may be contributing to the disparity in academic outcomes. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios are also relatively close, with Derry Elementary having a slightly lower ratio. Understanding the specific instructional practices, curriculum, and other factors that may be contributing to Derry Elementary's stronger academic performance could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the Point Isabel ISD.

District Detail

101 Port Rd
Port Isabel, TX 78578-2433

(956) 943-0005

SchoolDigger Rank:
555^th of 961 Texas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,786

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2025)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2025)	STAAR Reading (2025)			STAAR Mathematics (2025)			STAAR Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Total
Derry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1702 2nd St	Port Isabel	78578	Cameron County	Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 943-0070	392	27	14.2	85.2%	33 (8.4%)	1 (0.3%)	354 (90.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	55	1844^th of 4651 public elementary schools	60.4%		56.4	1786^th of 4710 public elementary schools	62.1%	58	33.3	66.7	39.4	52.6	41.4	55.4	59.3	47.1	41.4	$12,837
Garriga Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 W Adams	Port Isabel	78578	Cameron County	Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 943-0080	410	28	14.5	91.7%	21 (5.1%)	2 (0.5%)	378 (92.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	45.6	2403^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	48.3%		43.4	2635^th of 4710 public elementary schools	44.1%	232			35.3	44.2	60.7	33.3	53.9	46.4	25.5	$11,591

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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