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Santa Maria Elementary School

3817 Santa Maria
Laredo, TX 78041
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Santa Maria Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 41% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 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

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

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Santa Maria Elementary School's student population of 519 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
519 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
Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria Elementary School is 0.00, 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)
#4158 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Santa Maria Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Santa Maria 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.
47%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santa Maria 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.
35-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Santa Maria 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
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Santa Maria 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
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Santa Maria 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
n/a
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Santa Maria Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2000-01 school year data.
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 Santa Maria Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Santa Maria Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Santa Maria 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 (04-05)
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Santa Maria Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2004-05 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 Santa Maria Elementary School's ranking?
Santa Maria Elementary School is ranked #4158 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Santa Maria Elementary School?
519 students attend Santa Maria Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Santa Maria Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Maria Elementary School?
Santa Maria Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Santa Maria Elementary School offer ?
Santa Maria Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Santa Maria Elementary School part of?
Santa Maria Elementary School is part of Laredo Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Santa Maria Elementary School located?
Santa Maria Elementary School is located in the Western Division neighborhood of Laredo, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Western Division.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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