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Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School

3801 N 5 1/2 W
Weslaco, TX 78596
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 618 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 618 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School's student population of 618 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
618 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School is 0.02, 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)
#2605 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Raul A Gonzalez Jr 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.
59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Raul A Gonzalez Jr 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.
45-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Raul A Gonzalez Jr 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
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School's ranking?
Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School is ranked #2605 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School?
618 students attend Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School?
Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School offer ?
Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School part of?
Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School is part of Weslaco Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 618 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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