Summary:
In zip code 78583, there is one elementary school, Rio Hondo Elementary, serving grades PK through 4 in the Rio Hondo area, which is part of the Rio Hondo Independent School District (Isd).
Rio Hondo Elementary serves 527 students and faces significant challenges, with 90.89% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The school's state ranking has declined over the past three years, dropping from the 38th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 17th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 1-star rating. Test scores are consistently below state averages across all subjects and grades. The most significant gap is in 4th grade Mathematics, where only 28.92% of students are proficient compared to the state average of 49.28%. Reading proficiency is also low, with 33.33% of 3rd graders and 33.73% of 4th graders meeting standards, versus state averages of 51.08% and 53.04% respectively.
One notable finding is a year-over-year improvement in 3rd grade Math, which rose from 29.76% to 41.33% proficiency, though this success has not carried over to 4th grade, where scores remain critically low at 28.92%. The school's spending per student is $9,936, and the student-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. As the only elementary school in the district, its performance directly defines the district's academic reputation, which ranks in the 18th percentile statewide. Parents should be aware that while the school serves a high-needs population, there are clear areas of concern, particularly in math and reading, that may require additional support at home.
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