Marcia R Garza

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Marcia R Garza ranks 2377 th of 4647 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-5

810 E El Gato
Alamo, TX 78516

(956) 354-2780

District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2377^th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,906

Students who attend Marcia R Garza usually attend:

Middle:	Alamo Middle
High:	Psja Memorial Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.9

Number of students: 664

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

97.6%

White:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marcia R Garza ranks worse than 51.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 17^th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.6%), White (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marcia R Garza is 20.9, which is the highest among 26 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Marcia R Garza employs 31.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marcia R Garza is $11,906, which is the 10^th highest among 25 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Marcia R Garza:

SchoolDigger ranks Marcia R Garza 2377^th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Marcia R Garza in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Migrant students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) 512^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marcia R Garza

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Rank History for all students at Marcia R Garza

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2012	70.44	1116^th	4206	73.5%
2013	54.75	2023^rd	4221	52.1%
2014	70.29	1207^th	4260	71.7%
2015	79.42	774^th	4320	82.1%
2016	80.12	735^th	4286	82.9%
2017	74.92	878^th	4329	79.7%
2018	84.21	549^th	4359	87.4%
2019	62.59	1392^nd	4479	68.9%
2021	21.58	3738^th	4578	18.3%
2022	35.61	3036^th	4581	33.7%
2023	46.60	2377^th	4647	48.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marcia R Garza

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	84.04	226^th	3226	93.0%
2019	64.91	844^th	3333	74.7%
2021	31.23	2592^nd	3446	24.8%
2022	41.74	2130^th	3487	38.9%
2023	49.24	1722^nd	3556	51.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Marcia R Garza

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	68.15	641^st	3684	82.6%
2022	57.54	1176^th	3952	70.2%
2023	54.35	1387^th	4086	66.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marcia R Garza

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	93.83	89^th	4264	97.9%
2019	79.23	424^th	4309	90.2%
2021	29.98	3391^st	4451	23.8%
2022	48.23	2268^th	4477	49.3%
2023	59.08	1585^th	4521	64.9%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Marcia R Garza

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.10	30^th	112	73.2%
2019	47.23	51^st	93	45.2%
2022	40.01	24^th	49	51.0%
2023	42.20	29^th	44	34.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Marcia R Garza

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	82.57	546^th	4306	87.3%
2019	61.76	1409^th	4348	67.6%
2021	21.77	3767^th	4499	16.3%
2022	39.67	2785^th	4561	38.9%
2023	45.41	2463^rd	4588	46.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Marcia R Garza

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	78.65	161^st	3106	94.8%
2019	67.50	994^th	3184	68.8%
2023	77.78	14^th	2980	99.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Marcia R Garza

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	94.29	81^st	4240	98.1%
2019	82.38	351^st	4295	91.8%
2021	38.91	2656^th	4331	38.7%
2022	59.41	1452^nd	4461	67.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Marcia R Garza

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	82.71	578^th	4319	86.6%
2019	61.37	1407^th	4357	67.7%
2021	23.29	3638^th	4498	19.1%
2022	34.08	3134^th	4563	31.3%
2023	46.91	2340^th	4585	49.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marcia R Garza

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	88.51	241^st	4168	94.2%
2019	68.94	920^th	4188	78.0%
2021	27.27	3426^th	4329	20.9%
2022	42.03	2623^rd	4376	40.1%
2023	53.48	1848^th	4401	58.0%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Marcia R Garza

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Total
2012	8	3	551	0	562
2013	10	0	549	0	559
2014	2	0	571	0	573
2015	2	0	557	0	559
2016	4	0	565	0	569
2017	0	0	557	1	558
2018	2	0	584	0	586
2019	2	0	623	0	625
2020	2	0	618	0	620
2021	2	0	571	0	573
2022	5	0	523	0	528
2023	16	0	648	0	664

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 Marcia R Garza

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	562	33.3	16.8	0
2013	559	33.3	16.7	98.4
2014	573	33.0	17.3	98.4
2015	559	35.0	15.9	97.7
2016	569	35.0	16.2	98.4
2017	558	34.0	16.4	97.5
2018	586	33.0	17.7	98.5
2019	625	32.6	19.1	98.1
2020	620	33.0	18.7	98.4
2021	573	36.0	15.9	98.1
2022	528	31.9	16.5	97.7
2023	664	31.7	20.9	98.8

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 Marcia R Garza

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	562	33.3	16.8	0
2013	559	33.3	16.7	98.4
2014	573	33.0	17.3	98.4
2015	559	35.0	15.9	97.7
2016	569	35.0	16.2	98.4
2017	558	34.0	16.4	97.5
2018	586	33.0	17.7	98.5
2019	625	32.6	19.1	98.1
2020	620	33.0	18.7	98.4
2021	573	36.0	15.9	98.1
2022	528	31.9	16.5	97.7
2023	664	31.7	20.9	98.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marcia R Garza

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,129 (11.6%)	$8,587 (88.4%)	$9,716
2020	$1,181 (12.1%)	$8,599 (87.9%)	$9,780
2021	$2,763 (23.2%)	$9,142 (76.8%)	$11,906

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marcia R Garza

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1392^nd of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2377^th of 4647 Elementary schools	20.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Marcia R Garza)	42	40	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))	44	46	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marcia R Garza)	66	44	22%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))	55	40	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Marcia R Garza)	42	36	6%
4th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))	48	45	3%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marcia R Garza)	50	58	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))	48	49	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Marcia R Garza)	47	46	1%
5th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))	48	55	7%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marcia R Garza)	56	39	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))	61	49	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Marcia R Garza)	65	39	26%
5th Grade Science (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))	55	34	21%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	625	664	6.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	623	648	4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	16	700%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.1%	98.8%	0.7%

Schools Near Marcia R Garza

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2023)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2023)	STAAR Reading (2023)			STAAR Mathematics (2023)			STAAR Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marcia R Garza	Public	PK, KG-5	810 E El Gato	Alamo	78516	Hidalgo County	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 354-2780	664	32	20.9	98.8%	16 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	648 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.6	2377^th of 4647 public elementary schools	48.8%		35.6	3036^th of 4581 public elementary schools	33.7%	659					40.0	36.0	46.0	44.0	58.0	39.0	39.0	$11,906	$2,763	$9,142
John McKeever Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1310 W Ridge	Alamo	78516	Hidalgo County	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 354-2680	723	41	17.6	87.8%	9 (1.2%)	4 (0.6%)	710 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.2	2338^th of 4647 public elementary schools	49.7%		31	3313^th of 4581 public elementary schools	27.7%	975					42.0	41.0	55.0	46.0	42.0	42.0	34.0	$11,093	$2,256	$8,837
Capt D Salinas II Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	333 E Hwy 83	Alamo	78516	Hidalgo County	Donna Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 783-1332	416	29	14.4	95.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	416 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.3	2583^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	44.4%		32.9	3189^th of 4581 public elementary schools	30.4%	606	24.0	26.0		8.0	51.0	15.0	48.0	39.0	24.0	61.0	33.0	$11,185	$2,541	$8,644
Zeferino Farias Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 W Acacia St	Alamo	78516	Hidalgo County	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 354-2760	563	32	17.6	96.4%	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	558 (99.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.2	3930^th of 4647 public elementary schools	15.4%		27.5	3513^th of 4581 public elementary schools	23.3%	417	19.0	33.0			39.0	38.0	26.0	32.0	31.0	25.0	12.0	$11,409	$2,318	$9,091
Alfred Sorensen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	701 E Sam Houston	San Juan	78589	Hidalgo County	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 354-2910	616	34	18.1	83.1%	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	611 (99.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58.4	1688^th of 4647 public elementary schools	63.7%		66.4	1297^th of 4581 public elementary schools	71.7%	391	24.0	33.0	50.0		55.0	52.0	60.0	38.0	51.0	48.0	37.0	$11,219	$2,375	$8,844
Vida N Clover Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 E Carrol St	San Juan	78589	Hidalgo County	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 354-2730	426	28	15.2	92.7%	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	423 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36	3036^th of 4647 public elementary schools	34.7%		32.1	3245^th of 4581 public elementary schools	29.2%	209			40.0		36.0	41.0	51.0	41.0	41.0	38.0	17.0	$12,733	$2,478	$10,255
Santos Livas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	733 N Alamo Rd	Alamo	78516	Hidalgo County	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 354-2840	527	32	16.4	90.3%	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	524 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.1	2342^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	49.6%		36.3	2986^th of 4581 public elementary schools	34.8%	644	17.0				54.0	48.0	56.0	34.0	54.0	31.0	23.0	$12,215	$2,548	$9,666
Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 W Ridge Rd	San Juan	78589	Hidalgo County	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 354-2700	638	35	18.2	85.0%	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	632 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.6	2491^st of 4647 public elementary schools	46.4%		42.5	2587^th of 4581 public elementary schools	43.5%	96		25.0			41.0	46.0	44.0	47.0	53.0	43.0	21.0	$11,458	$2,300	$9,158
Augusto Guerra Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	807 Fm495	Alamo	78516	Hidalgo County	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 354-2810	675	36	18.8	96.4%	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	670 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.9	1955^th of 4647 public elementary schools	57.9%		36.9	2943^rd of 4581 public elementary schools	35.8%	988	6.0	7.0			48.0	41.0	60.0	39.0	52.0	45.0	38.0	$11,545	$2,560	$8,985
Idea Academy Alamo	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	325 E Sh 495	Alamo	78516	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 588-4005	803	35	23.0	96.5%	29 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	773 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	34.3	3133^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	32.6%		46.8	2324^th of 4581 public elementary schools	49.3%	809					46.0	31.0	54.0	32.0	27.0	41.0	26.0	$8,902	$1,783	$7,119

Frequently Asked Questions about Marcia R Garza

What is the racial makeup of Marcia R Garza?

Students at Marcia R Garza are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

Is Marcia R Garza a good school?

Marcia R Garza ranks 2377^th of 4647 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Marcia R Garza attend?

Students who attend Marcia R Garza usually go on to attend:

Middle : Alamo Middle
High : Psja Memorial Early College High School

How many students attend Marcia R Garza?

In the 2022-23 school year, 664 students attended Marcia R Garza.

What district is Marcia R Garza in?

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)

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