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Raquel Cavazos Elementary

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Raquel Cavazos Elementary ranks 1814 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1814^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 61% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Raquel Cavazos Elementary in Alton, TX, is a PK-5 school serving 521 students within the Mission Consolidated Independent School District, and it has achieved a remarkable turnaround over the past five years, climbing from a 1-star to a 3-star rating. The school’s most impressive strength is its exceptional performance with students from low socio-economic backgrounds, ranking in the 73rd percentile for this group—a 4-star rating that outpaces its overall rank. This is especially notable given that about 86% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and the school spends less per student ($10,558) than many nearby peers, yet achieves better outcomes.

Reading is a clear standout, particularly in 5th grade, where 73.02% of students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year, far exceeding the district (57.5%) and state (58.47%) averages. This makes Raquel Cavazos the top performer in 5th-grade reading among nearby schools like Cantu Elementary (63.64%) and Salinas Elementary. The school also excels in Spanish-language assessments, with 3rd graders scoring 46.15% on the STAAR Spanish Reading exam versus 28.3% statewide, indicating a strong bilingual program. However, math remains a challenge, especially in 3rd grade, where only 25.81% of students were proficient compared to the state average of 44.33%.

Compared to other MCISD elementary schools in the area, Raquel Cavazos leads in overall rank (61st percentile), ahead of Carl C Waitz Elementary and Alton Elementary. A fascinating contrast is with Diaz-Villarreal Elementary in La Joya Independent School District (Isd), just 1.49 miles away, which boasts stronger math scores across all grades but lags in 5th-grade reading. This suggests Raquel Cavazos has a specialized strength in upper-grade literacy, while its math program needs targeted improvement. Overall, the school’s consistent upward trend and efficient use of resources make it a compelling choice for families prioritizing reading development and support for economically disadvantaged students.

521

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,453

Per pupil spending ?

85.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

803 S Los Ebanos Blvd
Alton, TX 78573

(956) 323-7200

District: Mission Consolidated Independent School District

Students who attend Raquel Cavazos Elementary usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.8%

White:

1.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 50th percentile in 2016 → 61st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Texas median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg48%

Texas avg50%

1,814^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 11 pts since 2016

From top 50% (2016) to top 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 14Elementary Schools in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District

473^rd of 951Mission Consolidated Independent School District among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.9	1814 of 4627	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.8	2103 of 4651	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.3	2423 of 4710	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.6	2499 of 4647	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.2	3169 of 4581	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	21.5	3749 of 4578	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	46.9	2227 of 4479	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.8	1403 of 4359	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	66.7	1167 of 4329	73.0%	★★★★☆
2016	53.4	2132 of 4286	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.9	1516 of 4320	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	50.2	2317 of 4260	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	43.4	2675 of 4221	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	45.6	2547 of 4206	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	58.7	1897 of 4095	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.1	1818 of 3937	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	73.5	865 of 3884	77.7%	★★★★☆
2008	64.4	1388 of 3768	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	63.9	1425 of 3724	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	68.2	1119 of 3476	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	66.5	1177 of 3475	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	46.4	2203 of 3465	36.4%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	50.9	2028 of 4461	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	32.7	3142 of 4331	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	63.9	1095 of 4295	74.5%	★★★★☆
2018	66.6	946 of 4240	77.7%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.8	962 of 1643	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	54.2	1163 of 2918	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.7	2473 of 3668	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.5	2158 of 3556	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.6	2573 of 3487	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	25.5	2936 of 3446	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	54.3	1343 of 3333	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.2	1046 of 3226	67.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.2	1511 of 4575	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.9	1914 of 3744	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.6	2711 of 4658	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.0	2610 of 4588	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.1	3475 of 4561	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.2	3434 of 4499	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	47.5	2201 of 4348	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	61.2	1414 of 4306	67.2%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.6	1214 of 3075	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.9	1076 of 2619	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.4	2105 of 2980	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	49.0	1793 of 3006	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.2	2669 of 3184	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	56.5	1677 of 3106	46.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.5	1369 of 4413	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.9	1436 of 3644	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.6	2284 of 4465	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.9	2007 of 4401	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.7	2834 of 4376	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.5	3470 of 4329	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	53.2	1785 of 4188	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.4	993 of 4168	76.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.1	1204 of 4520	73.4%	★★★★☆
2025	58.7	1281 of 3705	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.2	2324 of 4594	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.6	1787 of 4521	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.5	2793 of 4477	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.7	3626 of 4451	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	57.9	1507 of 4309	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.9	783 of 4264	81.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.6	2140 of 4582	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.3	1566 of 3739	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.0	2692 of 4647	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.2	2319 of 4585	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.4	2774 of 4563	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	19.0	3948 of 4498	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	46.5	2220 of 4357	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	61.9	1385 of 4319	67.9%	★★★☆☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	39.4	26 of 49	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.4	1423 of 4301	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.1	1016 of 3549	71.4%	★★★★☆
2024	33.1	3065 of 4292	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.4	2517 of 4086	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.2	2119 of 3952	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	21.1	3464 of 3799	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	36.0	2348 of 3684	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.8	2111 of 3558	40.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)73rd percentile+13 vs school

Hispanic (2026)69th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)67th percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2026)67th percentile+6 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)61st percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)55th percentile+24 vs school

Male (2026)53rd percentile-7 vs school

Migrant (2022)47th percentile+16 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)41st percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading57%+3 vs state

Mathematics47%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th 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	Total
Raquel Cavazos Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	803 S Los Ebanos Blvd	Alton	78573	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-7200	521	30	17.6	85.8%	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	515 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.9	1814^th of 4627 public elementary schools	60.8%		50.8	2103^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	54.8%	289	46.2	31.3	37.5	58.0	38.6	73.0	25.8	52.1	58.2	$10,453
Cantu Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	920 W Main Ave	Alton	78573	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-7400	521	31	17.0	91.2%	11 (2.1%)	2 (0.4%)	507 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39.6	2776^th of 4627 public elementary schools	40.0%		57.1	1717^th of 4651 public elementary schools	63.1%	1059	17.9	38.5	50.0	29.3	42.9	63.6	23.5	40.7	50.6	$11,191
Carl C Waitz Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	842 W Saint Francis Ave	Alton	78573	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-6600	361	25	14.3	97.5%	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	357 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.8	4002^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	13.5%		31.8	3324^th of 4651 public elementary schools	28.5%	678	20.0	53.9	55.0	23.1	43.5	37.2	14.3	50.0	28.3	$11,310
Alton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	205 N Chicago	Alton	78573	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-7600	337	23	14.5	93.5%	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	326 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.3	2425^th of 4627 public elementary schools	47.6%		30.2	3417^th of 4651 public elementary schools	26.5%	992				22.5	55.8	52.0	42.5	61.4	38.0	$12,711
Diaz-Villarreal Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5543 La Homa Rd	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-2470	527	36	14.7	93.0%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	526 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.9	1310^th of 4627 public elementary schools	71.7%		53.8	1916^th of 4651 public elementary schools	58.8%	606	23.8	35.3	19.1	70.6	56.3	52.1	48.7	64.1	52.9	$9,370
Idea Palmview Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	4100 N Schuerbach Rd	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 424-4900	705	33	21.3	97.9%	30 (4.3%)	3 (0.4%)	671 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25.5	3721^st of 4627 public elementary schools	19.6%		23.4	3827^th of 4651 public elementary schools	17.7%	106		0.0	14.3	37.0	27.4	54.6	42.6	29.5	24.6	$10,819
Dr Americo Paredes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5301 Bentsen Palm Dr	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-2730	465	29	15.8	96.1%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	465 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.1	3933^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	15.0%		30.1	3419^th of 4651 public elementary schools	26.5%	514	30.0	20.0	0.0	41.9	30.9	43.9	34.0	33.9	26.6	$9,578
Hurla M Midkiff Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4201 N Mayberry	Palmhurst	78574	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-7000	657	39	16.6	78.1%	30 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	626 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49.6	2140^th of 4627 public elementary schools	53.7%		55.6	1799^th of 4651 public elementary schools	61.3%	341	40.0		12.5	50.0	64.0	56.2	29.6	51.9	40.6	$9,635
Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3301 W Mile 3	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-2480	538	33	16.3	85.7%	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	535 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48	2215^th of 4627 public elementary schools	52.1%		55.4	1815^th of 4651 public elementary schools	61.0%	400	10.0	40.0	16.7	52.1	38.7	57.8	32.8	45.5	58.4	$9,457
Hilda C Escobar/Alicia C Rios Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3505 N Trosper Rd	Mission	78574	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-8400	345	24	14.1	82.6%	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	335 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32	3291^st of 4627 public elementary schools	28.9%		35.9	3062^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	34.2%	229			57.1	47.5	42.4	55.8	37.5	32.2	28.0	$12,086

Frequently Asked Questions about Raquel Cavazos Elementary

What district is Raquel Cavazos Elementary in?

Mission Consolidated Independent School District

What schools do graduates of Raquel Cavazos Elementary attend?

Students who attend Raquel Cavazos Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

What is the racial makeup of Raquel Cavazos Elementary?

Students at Raquel Cavazos Elementary are 99% Hispanic, 1% White.

Is Raquel Cavazos Elementary a good school?

Raquel Cavazos Elementary ranks 1814^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Raquel Cavazos Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 521 students attended Raquel Cavazos Elementary.

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