Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 546 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
What is Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School is ranked #6178 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School?
546 students attend Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School?
Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School offer ?
Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School located?
Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School is located in the Central City neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX. There are 29 other public schools located in Central City.
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The nearest high school to Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School is Ray High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Baker Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 546 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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