Ceniza Hills Elementary

Ceniza Hills Elementary is a K-5 school in Del Rio, TX, serving 629 students within the San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District, where about half of the students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds—a rate notably lower than many nearby schools.

This school shows a unique pattern of performance. It achieves strong results in 5th Grade Reading, with proficiency rates above the state average, but struggles in mathematics across all grades. When compared to its closest neighbor, Buena Vista Elementary, which has a similar economic profile, Ceniza Hills performs better in 3rd Grade Math but weaker in 4th Grade Reading. The school's overall state ranking has declined in recent years, and it faces challenges in serving its economically disadvantaged students effectively. Meanwhile, the district's highest-performing school, Roberto Bobby Barrera Elementary STEM Magnet, serves a much more affluent population and has a lower student-teacher ratio, making it an unfair comparison.

For parents, the key takeaway is that Ceniza Hills has clear strengths in reading for older students but needs improvement in math. The school's performance varies significantly across different student groups, and its recent decline in serving economically disadvantaged students is a concern. Families considering this school should look at how well it meets their child's specific needs, especially in math, and compare it to similar schools like Dr. Lonnie Green Junior Elementary rather than the STEM magnet school on the air force base.