Summary
Garfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Del Rio, Texas, serving 665 students in grades K-5. It is part of the San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 606 out of 961 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Garfield Elementary consistently performs below the district and state averages on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading was 33.33%, 31.93%, and 35.78%, respectively, compared to the district averages of 41.17%, 44.84%, and 52.96%, and the state averages of 52.02%, 53.73%, and 57.83%. The school has a low statewide ranking, consistently placing in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2024-2025 school year.
Interestingly, the nearby Roberto Bobby Barrera Elementary STEM Magnet consistently outperforms Garfield Elementary and the district and state averages on STAAR tests. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Roberto Bobby Barrera Elementary STEM Magnet had 80% of 3rd graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to Garfield Elementary's 33.33%. Despite Garfield Elementary's higher spending per student, ranging from $10,324 to $11,968 over the past few years, the school has not seen significant academic gains, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes.
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