Diaz-Villarreal Elementary

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Diaz-Villarreal Elementary is a public elementary school in Mission, Texas, serving 594 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the La Joya Independent School District, which is ranked 451 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Diaz-Villarreal Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly among specialized student populations. The school has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from a 1-star rating in 2015-2016 to a 4-star rating in the current 2023-2024 school year. Diaz-Villarreal outperforms the district and state averages in several STAAR test subjects and grade levels, with 72.41% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 55.05% for the district and 53.96% for the state. The school also ranks highly among Texas elementary schools for its performance with Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups.

Interestingly, Diaz-Villarreal Elementary's academic success may be partially attributed to its higher per-student spending of $12,232 in the 2020-2021 school year and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.8 in the 2022-2023 school year, both of which are better than the surrounding Mission Consolidated Independent School District. While Diaz-Villarreal outperforms many nearby schools, such as Lloyd M. Bentsen Elementary, which also demonstrates strong academic performance, Diaz-Villarreal's success can serve as a model for effective strategies to promote student achievement across the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5543 La Homa Rd
       Mission, TX  78574


(956) 323-2470

District: La Joya Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
993rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,232 Help


Students who attend Diaz-Villarreal Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Domingo Trevino Middle
High:    Jimmy Carter Early College High School
    Juarez-Lincoln High School
    Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  584

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.9% Help


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Compare Details Diaz-Villarreal Elementary ranks better than 78.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 22 ranked elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Diaz-Villarreal Elementary is 15.3. 15 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Diaz-Villarreal Elementary is $12,232, which is the 7th highest among 22 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Diaz-Villarreal Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Diaz-Villarreal Elementary 993rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Diaz-Villarreal Elementary in the ranking list.)

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La Joya Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks La Joya Independent School District (Isd) 451st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Diaz-Villarreal Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Diaz-Villarreal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.29 2423rd 3465 30.1%
2005 23.73 3064th 3475 11.8%
2006 19.39 3180th 3476 8.5%
2007 51.77 2123rd 3724 43.0%
2008 61.76 1552nd 3768 58.8%
2009 59.80 1728th 3884 55.5%
2010 63.35 1573rd 3937 60.0%
2011 54.81 2147th 4095 47.6%
2012 46.50 2483rd 4206 41.0%
2013 40.95 2831st 4221 32.9%
2014 41.39 2832nd 4260 33.5%
2015 27.71 3448th 4320 20.2%
2016 33.28 3146th 4286 26.6%
2017 47.07 2115th 4329 51.1%
2018 52.29 1879th 4359 56.9%
2019 54.68 1779th 4479 60.3%
2021 18.04 4005th 4578 12.5%
2022 37.62 2887th 4581 37.0%
2023 67.20 1286th 4647 72.3%
2024 73.66 993rd 4675 78.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Diaz-Villarreal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.09 1805th 3226 44.0%
2019 46.67 1743rd 3333 47.7%
2021 20.67 3169th 3446 8.0%
2022 42.69 2082nd 3487 40.3%
2023 66.76 837th 3556 76.5%
2024 73.49 631st 3638 82.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Diaz-Villarreal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.55 2691st 3952 31.9%
2023 67.79 774th 4086 81.1%
2024 86.85 265th 4261 93.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Diaz-Villarreal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.41 1125th 4264 73.6%
2019 66.68 985th 4309 77.1%
2021 22.46 3889th 4451 12.6%
2022 51.39 2058th 4477 54.0%
2023 76.87 569th 4521 87.4%
2024 88.59 199th 4560 95.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Diaz-Villarreal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.08 2109th 4306 51.0%
2019 60.36 1485th 4348 65.8%
2021 21.08 3808th 4499 15.4%
2022 35.85 3049th 4561 33.2%
2023 61.62 1481st 4588 67.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Diaz-Villarreal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.94 1508th 3106 51.4%
2019 56.02 1739th 3184 45.4%
2021 56.28 1548th 3006 48.5%
2023 67.83 980th 2980 67.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Diaz-Villarreal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.49 1648th 4240 61.1%
2019 61.10 1270th 4295 70.4%
2021 25.18 3719th 4331 14.1%
2022 50.84 2030th 4461 54.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Diaz-Villarreal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.43 1664th 4319 61.5%
2019 50.21 1997th 4357 54.2%
2021 18.48 3970th 4498 11.7%
2022 39.33 2779th 4563 39.1%
2023 69.81 1131st 4585 75.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Diaz-Villarreal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.12 1462nd 4168 64.9%
2019 60.67 1338th 4188 68.1%
2021 22.38 3749th 4329 13.4%
2022 45.27 2434th 4376 44.4%
2023 72.98 802nd 4401 81.8%
2024 81.68 467th 4431 89.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Diaz-Villarreal Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 5 0 0 849 0 n/a n/a 0 854
1998 5 0 0 830 0 n/a n/a 0 835
1999 4 0 0 703 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2000 8 0 0 764 0 n/a n/a 0 772
2001 8 1 0 913 0 n/a n/a 0 922
2002 2 0 0 847 0 n/a n/a 0 849
2003 2 0 0 847 0 n/a n/a 0 849
2004 2 0 0 771 0 n/a n/a 0 773
2005 2 0 0 764 0 n/a n/a 0 766
2006 2 0 0 766 0 n/a n/a 0 768
2007 1 0 0 878 0 n/a n/a 0 879
2008 2 0 0 728 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2009 1 0 0 620 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2010 4 0 0 609 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2011 2 0 0 724 0 0 0 0 726
2012 3 0 0 785 0 0 0 0 788
2013 0 0 0 761 0 0 0 0 761
2014 5 1 0 770 2 0 0 0 778
2015 0 1 0 757 2 0 0 0 760
2016 0 1 0 703 2 0 0 0 706
2017 1 0 0 677 0 0 0 0 678
2018 4 0 0 633 1 0 0 0 638
2019 1 0 0 589 0 0 0 0 590
2020 1 0 0 554 0 0 0 0 555
2021 0 0 0 493 0 0 0 0 493
2022 0 0 0 422 0 0 0 0 422
2023 0 0 0 594 0 0 0 0 594
2024 0 0 0 584 0 0 0 0 584

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Diaz-Villarreal Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 854 43.0 19.9 94.5
1998 835 47.7 17.5 91.1
1999 707 42.1 16.8 68.6
2000 772 41.8 18.5 89.6
2001 922 49.0 18.8 93.6
2002 849 53.2 16.0 57.1
2003 849 53.2 16.0 57.1
2004 773 49.1 15.7 45.8
2005 766 46.9 16.3 33.8
2006 768 48.4 15.9 22.9
2007 879 53.1 16.6 10.6
2008 730 48.1 15.2 5.3
2009 621 44.0 14.1 2.1
2010 613 41.1 14.8 1.5
2011 726 44.6 16.2 1.4
2012 788 44.6 17.6 0.8
2013 761 48.0 15.8 95.4
2014 778 45.8 16.9 95.1
2015 760 47.0 16.1 95.8
2016 706 44.0 16.0 95.8
2017 678 42.1 16.0 95.4
2018 638 39.5 16.1 94.4
2019 590 37.7 15.6 95.9
2020 555 38.0 14.5 95.3
2021 493 33.7 14.6 96.8
2022 422 32.2 13.1 97.2
2023 594 39.9 14.8 97.1
2024 584 38.0 15.3 96.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Diaz-Villarreal Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 854 43.0 19.9 94.5
1998 835 47.7 17.5 91.1
1999 707 42.1 16.8 68.6
2000 772 41.8 18.5 89.6
2001 922 49.0 18.8 93.6
2002 849 53.2 16.0 57.1
2003 849 53.2 16.0 57.1
2004 773 49.1 15.7 45.8
2005 766 46.9 16.3 33.8
2006 768 48.4 15.9 22.9
2007 879 53.1 16.6 10.6
2008 730 48.1 15.2 5.3
2009 621 44.0 14.1 2.1
2010 613 41.1 14.8 1.5
2011 726 44.6 16.2 1.4
2012 788 44.6 17.6 0.8
2013 761 48.0 15.8 95.4
2014 778 45.8 16.9 95.1
2015 760 47.0 16.1 95.8
2016 706 44.0 16.0 95.8
2017 678 42.1 16.0 95.4
2018 638 39.5 16.1 94.4
2019 590 37.7 15.6 95.9
2020 555 38.0 14.5 95.3
2021 493 33.7 14.6 96.8
2022 422 32.2 13.1 97.2
2023 594 39.9 14.8 97.1
2024 584 38.0 15.3 96.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Diaz-Villarreal Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $927 (8.6%) $9,871 (91.4%) $10,798
2020 $1,690 (14.6%) $9,913 (85.4%) $11,603
2021 $1,184 (9.7%) $11,048 (90.3%) $12,232

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Diaz-Villarreal Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1779th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1286th of 4647 Elementary schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Diaz-Villarreal Elementary)4074
 34%
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4654
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Diaz-Villarreal Elementary)4135
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5043
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Diaz-Villarreal Elementary)2117
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Diaz-Villarreal Elementary)7362
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5149
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Diaz-Villarreal Elementary)3977
 38%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Diaz-Villarreal Elementary)2664
 38%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))3645
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Diaz-Villarreal Elementary)4867
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4960
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Diaz-Villarreal Elementary)5559
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5650
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Diaz-Villarreal Elementary)6328
 35%
   5th Grade Science (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4832
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Diaz-Villarreal Elementary)3345
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5730
 27%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Science (Diaz-Villarreal Elementary)240
 24%
   5th Grade Science (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))2616
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)1811
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students590594
 0.7%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic589594
 0.8%
Pacific Islander00
White10
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.9%97.1%
 1.2%


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Diaz-Villarreal Elementary ranks 993rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 584 students attended Diaz-Villarreal Elementary.

Students at Diaz-Villarreal Elementary are 100% Hispanic.


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