Garza Elementary School (Ranked Top 30% for 2025)

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Top 30%

Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garza Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 262 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
: Top 30% in TX
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Garza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category

Attribute

Most improved public schools

Most improved public schools (Top 5%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)

Community Size

Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Student Attention

Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Garza Elementary School's student population of 262 students has declined by 34% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

262 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Garza Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Garza Elementary School by grade.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Garza Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Garza Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (TX)

#1653 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Garza Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

60-64%

41%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

55-59%

51%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

70-79%

46%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Garza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Garza Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

98%

53%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Garza Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

n/a

13%

White

25%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.04

0.64

This chart displays the diversity score of Garza Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

94%

57%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Brownsville Independent School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garza Elementary School's ranking?

Garza Elementary School is ranked #1653 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.

What schools are Garza Elementary School often compared to?

Garza Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gonzalez Elementary School, Garden Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).

How many students attend Garza Elementary School?

262 students attend Garza Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

98% of Garza Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Garza Elementary School?

Garza Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Garza Elementary School offer ?

Garza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Garza Elementary School part of?

Garza Elementary School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.

In what neighborhood is Garza Elementary School located?

Garza Elementary School is located in the Southmost neighborhood of Brownsville, TX. There are 11 other public schools located in Southmost.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 262 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
: Top 30%
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education