Iltexas Bg Ramirez Elementary

Iltexas Bg Ramirez Elementary is a public charter school in Cleveland, TX, serving 888 students in grades PK-5, and it operates within a community facing significant economic challenges, with over 93% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

This school has consistently ranked in the bottom 6% of Texas elementary schools over the past three years, and it underperforms both its own district, International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas), and state averages across all tested subjects. For example, 5th-grade reading proficiency was 26.71%, compared to the district average of 50.46%. However, the school shows a remarkable strength in its special education program, which ranked in the 58th percentile statewide in 2024-2025—a standout achievement for a school that otherwise struggles. In contrast, its gifted and talented program ranked in the 2nd percentile, indicating a need for more enrichment for high-achieving students. The school also shows volatile performance in 5th-grade math, with proficiency rates swinging from 18% to 37.7% in recent years, suggesting possible issues with curriculum or teacher turnover.

Compared to nearby schools, Iltexas Bg Ramirez is part of a "Cleveland cluster" of extreme poverty, including Cottonwood Elementary, Pine Burr Elementary, and Santa Fe Elementary, all with 94-97% free/reduced lunch rates and low rankings. In contrast, schools like Falcon Ridge Elementary (45.79%) and Tavola Elementary (58.56%) serve more affluent populations. Interestingly, Iltexas Bg Ramirez consistently outperforms its sister school, Iltexas Msg Ramirez Elementary, which ranked in the 1st percentile in 2024-2025, suggesting slightly more effective leadership and instruction despite similar challenges. A glimmer of hope appears in 5th-grade science, where the school's 11.9% proficiency rate was above the district average for the first time, hinting at potential recent improvement.