Castro Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 200 S Mayberry
       Mission, TX  78572


(956) 323-6800

District: Mission Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2480th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,392 Help


Students who attend Castro Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mission J H
High:    Mission Collegiate High School
    Veterans Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  360

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.4%
White:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.3% Help


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Compare Details Castro Elementary ranks worse than 53.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.4%), White (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Castro Elementary is 14.2, which is the lowest among 15 elementary schools in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Castro Elementary is $12,392, which is the 2nd highest among 14 elementary schools in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Castro Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Castro Elementary 2480th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Castro Elementary in the ranking list.)

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English Language Learner students:
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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Gifted and Talented students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


Mission Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mission Consolidated Independent School District 605th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Castro Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Castro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.76 2320th 3465 33.0%
2005 37.23 2582nd 3475 25.7%
2006 42.43 2395th 3476 31.1%
2007 50.72 2167th 3724 41.8%
2008 37.56 2785th 3768 26.1%
2009 36.00 2932nd 3884 24.5%
2010 25.63 3436th 3937 12.7%
2011 11.65 3946th 4095 3.6%
2012 20.58 3834th 4206 8.8%
2013 24.66 3617th 4221 14.3%
2014 39.12 2955th 4260 30.6%
2015 21.36 3715th 4320 14.0%
2016 18.33 3806th 4286 11.2%
2017 22.21 3654th 4329 15.6%
2018 30.41 3165th 4359 27.4%
2019 28.19 3450th 4479 23.0%
2021 11.46 4420th 4578 3.5%
2022 24.67 3675th 4581 19.8%
2023 44.75 2480th 4647 46.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Castro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.11 1493rd 3226 53.7%
2019 33.74 2468th 3333 26.0%
2021 17.69 3288th 3446 4.6%
2022 29.09 2811th 3487 19.4%
2023 56.72 1315th 3556 63.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Castro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.65 2871st 3558 19.3%
2019 23.42 3271st 3684 11.2%
2021 20.75 3496th 3799 8.0%
2022 25.86 3325th 3952 15.9%
2023 23.42 3570th 4086 12.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Castro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.72 2367th 4264 44.5%
2019 40.54 2741st 4309 36.4%
2021 16.97 4183rd 4451 6.0%
2022 34.47 3212th 4477 28.3%
2023 57.26 1701st 4521 62.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Castro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.29 3354th 4306 22.1%
2019 29.50 3357th 4348 22.8%
2021 12.47 4345th 4499 3.4%
2022 22.40 3891st 4561 14.7%
2023 40.77 2745th 4588 40.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Castro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.17 1636th 3106 47.3%
2019 47.00 2133rd 3184 33.0%
2021 17.88 2649th 3006 11.9%
2022 64.79 1135th 2958 61.6%
2023 73.39 518th 2980 82.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Castro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.89 2170th 4240 48.8%
2019 41.92 2538th 4295 40.9%
2021 23.81 3800th 4331 12.3%
2022 36.28 3067th 4461 31.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Castro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.69 2935th 4319 32.0%
2019 29.40 3342nd 4357 23.3%
2021 14.04 4232nd 4498 5.9%
2022 30.20 3388th 4563 25.8%
2023 48.09 2261st 4585 50.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Castro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.09 2843rd 4168 31.8%
2019 32.96 3107th 4188 25.8%
2021 14.57 4162nd 4329 3.9%
2022 30.32 3395th 4376 22.4%
2023 50.62 2024th 4401 54.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Castro Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 8 0 1 502 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1990 8 0 0 490 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1991 7 0 0 821 0 n/a n/a -55 773
1992 4 0 0 711 0 n/a n/a 0 715
1993 5 0 0 669 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1994 7 0 0 633 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1995 5 0 0 588 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1996 5 0 0 588 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1997 1 0 0 582 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1998 5 0 0 566 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1999 3 0 0 555 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2000 0 0 0 551 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2001 2 0 0 596 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2002 5 1 0 590 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2003 5 1 0 590 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2004 6 1 0 667 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2005 3 0 1 687 0 n/a n/a 0 691
2006 2 0 0 707 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2007 2 0 0 698 0 n/a n/a 0 700
2008 0 0 0 721 0 n/a n/a 0 721
2009 4 0 0 646 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2010 4 0 0 631 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2011 10 0 1 659 0 0 1 0 671
2012 2 1 0 645 0 0 1 0 649
2013 1 3 0 627 0 0 0 0 631
2014 3 3 0 593 0 0 0 0 599
2015 1 3 2 565 0 0 0 0 571
2016 1 5 1 538 0 0 0 0 545
2017 2 3 1 560 0 0 0 0 566
2018 2 0 2 499 0 0 0 0 503
2019 3 1 0 444 0 0 0 0 448
2020 3 0 0 420 0 0 0 0 423
2021 6 0 0 391 0 0 0 0 397
2022 0 0 0 351 0 0 0 0 351
2023 2 0 0 358 0 0 0 0 360

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Castro Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 511 n/a n/a n/a
1990 498 35.0 14.2 n/a
1991 773 35.5 21.7 n/a
1992 715 43.2 16.5 87.7
1993 674 40.0 16.9 91.1
1994 640 38.7 16.5 87.2
1995 593 39.0 15.2 90.1
1996 593 39.0 15.2 90.1
1997 583 42.0 13.9 85.6
1998 571 41.0 13.9 86.2
1999 558 39.6 14.1 94.8
2000 551 35.8 15.4 7.6
2001 598 38.3 15.6 0
2002 596 40.9 14.6 0
2003 596 40.9 14.6 0
2004 674 41.9 16.1 0
2005 691 43.6 15.8 0.1
2006 709 43.2 16.4 0.8
2007 700 41.7 16.8 n/a
2008 721 43.1 16.7 0
2009 650 40.6 16.0 0
2010 635 38.5 16.4 0
2011 671 36.3 18.4 0
2012 649 34.0 19.0 0
2013 631 37.9 16.6 94.8
2014 599 35.4 16.8 93.5
2015 571 35.0 16.3 92.1
2016 545 33.0 16.5 92.7
2017 566 31.6 17.8 92.4
2018 503 32.5 15.4 93
2019 448 30.4 14.7 93.5
2020 423 29.0 14.5 95.3
2021 397 24.3 16.3 94.7
2022 351 22.9 15.3 96.6
2023 360 25.2 14.2 95.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Castro Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 511 n/a n/a n/a
1990 498 35.0 14.2 n/a
1991 773 35.5 21.7 n/a
1992 715 43.2 16.5 87.7
1993 674 40.0 16.9 91.1
1994 640 38.7 16.5 87.2
1995 593 39.0 15.2 90.1
1996 593 39.0 15.2 90.1
1997 583 42.0 13.9 85.6
1998 571 41.0 13.9 86.2
1999 558 39.6 14.1 94.8
2000 551 35.8 15.4 7.6
2001 598 38.3 15.6 0
2002 596 40.9 14.6 0
2003 596 40.9 14.6 0
2004 674 41.9 16.1 0
2005 691 43.6 15.8 0.1
2006 709 43.2 16.4 0.8
2007 700 41.7 16.8 n/a
2008 721 43.1 16.7 0
2009 650 40.6 16.0 0
2010 635 38.5 16.4 0
2011 671 36.3 18.4 0
2012 649 34.0 19.0 0
2013 631 37.9 16.6 94.8
2014 599 35.4 16.8 93.5
2015 571 35.0 16.3 92.1
2016 545 33.0 16.5 92.7
2017 566 31.6 17.8 92.4
2018 503 32.5 15.4 93
2019 448 30.4 14.7 93.5
2020 423 29.0 14.5 95.3
2021 397 24.3 16.3 94.7
2022 351 22.9 15.3 96.6
2023 360 25.2 14.2 95.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Castro Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $844 (8.5%) $9,103 (91.5%) $9,947
2020 $582 (5.8%) $9,455 (94.2%) $10,037
2021 $1,143 (9.2%) $11,249 (90.8%) $12,392

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Castro Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3450th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2480th of 4647 Elementary schools
 23.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Castro Elementary)3557
 22%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4151
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Castro Elementary)5049
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4840
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Castro Elementary)2017
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Castro Elementary)2640
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4940
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Castro Elementary)3256
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4943
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Castro Elementary)3650
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)2633
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Castro Elementary)3345
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)5252
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Castro Elementary)4142
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)5649
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Castro Elementary)3617
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)5325
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Castro Elementary)2728
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4336
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students448360
 19.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic444358
 19.4%
Pacific Islander00
White32
 33.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.5%95.3%
 1.8%


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Castro Elementary ranks 2480th of 4647 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Castro Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

Students who attend Castro Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mission J H
High : Mission Collegiate High School
High : Veterans Memorial High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 360 students attended Castro Elementary.


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