Evangelina Garza Elementary

Summary:

Evangelina Garza Elementary is a public elementary school in Mission, Texas, serving 439 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 Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Evangelina Garza Elementary stands out for its 100% Hispanic student population, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools in the area. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 28.57% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 55.05% for the district and 53.96% for the state. The school also struggles to perform well across various student subgroups, ranking particularly low for male students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students.

Despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (over 97% receive free or reduced-price lunch), Evangelina Garza Elementary's per-student spending is not significantly higher than the surrounding schools, such as Diaz-Villarreal Elementary, Dr Americo Paredes Elementary, and Salinas Elementary, which are performing significantly better academically. This proximity to higher-performing schools within the same La Joya Independent School District highlights the potential for collaboration and sharing of best practices to improve the performance of Evangelina Garza Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8731 N Doffing Rd
       Mission, TX  78574


(956) 323-2350

District: La Joya Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3715th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,438 Help


Students who attend Evangelina Garza Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Juan De Dios Salinas Middle
High:    Jimmy Carter Early College High School
    Juarez-Lincoln High School
    Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  416

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.8%
White:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.8% Help


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Compare Details Evangelina Garza Elementary ranks worse than 79.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 20th 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 25.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.8%), White (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Evangelina Garza Elementary is 14.5, which is the 8th best among 22 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Evangelina Garza Elementary is $11,438. 14 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Evangelina Garza Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Evangelina Garza Elementary 3715th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Evangelina Garza 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 Evangelina Garza Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Evangelina Garza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 6.00 3891st 3937 1.2%
2011 37.56 3069th 4095 25.1%
2012 52.67 2117th 4206 49.7%
2013 45.47 2564th 4221 39.3%
2014 36.69 3069th 4260 28.0%
2015 42.06 2743rd 4320 36.5%
2016 44.88 2550th 4286 40.5%
2017 32.48 2995th 4329 30.8%
2018 26.04 3450th 4359 20.9%
2019 43.14 2491st 4479 44.4%
2021 19.25 3922nd 4578 14.3%
2022 23.82 3725th 4581 18.7%
2023 19.78 4020th 4647 13.5%
2024 25.55 3715th 4675 20.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Evangelina Garza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.34 2075th 3226 35.7%
2019 54.36 1339th 3333 59.8%
2021 22.91 3058th 3446 11.3%
2022 22.30 3097th 3487 11.2%
2023 19.40 3269th 3556 8.1%
2024 19.88 3271st 3638 10.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Evangelina Garza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.99 3170th 3558 10.9%
2019 31.49 2727th 3684 26.0%
2022 26.65 3260th 3952 17.5%
2023 32.70 2919th 4086 28.6%
2024 18.67 3907th 4261 8.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Evangelina Garza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.83 2922nd 4264 31.5%
2019 55.12 1700th 4309 60.5%
2021 20.96 3972nd 4451 10.8%
2022 31.10 3438th 4477 23.2%
2023 27.90 3650th 4521 19.3%
2024 28.69 3637th 4560 20.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Evangelina Garza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.91 48th 93 48.4%
2021 33.68 41st 56 26.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Evangelina Garza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.66 3149th 4306 26.9%
2019 46.75 2234th 4348 48.6%
2021 26.42 3418th 4499 24.0%
2022 40.14 2758th 4561 39.5%
2023 32.16 3255th 4588 29.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Evangelina Garza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.06 2936th 3106 5.5%
2019 44.10 2252nd 3184 29.3%
2022 48.59 1916th 2958 35.2%
2023 49.27 1954th 2980 34.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Evangelina Garza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.92 2009th 4240 52.6%
2019 67.97 888th 4295 79.3%
2021 24.77 3733rd 4331 13.8%
2022 37.44 2988th 4461 33.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Evangelina Garza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.03 3711th 4319 14.1%
2019 39.76 2681st 4357 38.5%
2021 12.26 4340th 4498 3.5%
2022 12.36 4334th 4563 5.0%
2023 13.10 4317th 4585 5.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Evangelina Garza Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.74 3213th 4168 22.9%
2019 48.31 2111th 4188 49.6%
2021 22.62 3729th 4329 13.9%
2022 29.89 3427th 4376 21.7%
2023 24.14 3735th 4401 15.1%
2024 25.22 3677th 4431 17.0%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Evangelina Garza Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 0 0 0 804 0 n/a n/a 0 804
2011 0 0 0 701 1 0 2 0 704
2012 2 0 0 722 0 0 2 0 726
2013 3 0 0 749 0 0 0 0 752
2014 0 0 0 764 0 0 2 0 766
2015 0 0 0 770 0 0 1 0 771
2016 3 0 0 707 0 0 1 0 711
2017 1 0 0 643 0 0 0 0 644
2018 0 0 0 616 0 0 0 0 616
2019 2 0 0 593 0 0 0 0 595
2020 0 0 0 537 0 0 0 0 537
2021 0 0 0 490 0 0 0 0 490
2022 0 0 0 475 0 0 0 0 475
2023 0 0 0 439 0 0 0 0 439
2024 1 0 0 415 0 0 0 0 416

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Evangelina Garza Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 804 49.6 16.1 0.2
2011 704 44.7 15.7 0
2012 726 44.7 16.2 0
2013 752 46.3 16.2 98.7
2014 766 47.8 16.0 98.3
2015 771 49.0 15.7 97.8
2016 711 48.0 14.8 97.9
2017 644 42.9 15.0 97
2018 616 38.0 16.1 97.7
2019 595 37.1 16.0 97.8
2020 537 36.0 14.9 97.6
2021 490 34.0 14.3 96.3
2022 475 33.8 14.0 96.4
2023 439 30.5 14.3 97.5
2024 416 28.6 14.5 98.8

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 Evangelina Garza Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 804 49.6 16.1 0.2
2011 704 44.7 15.7 0
2012 726 44.7 16.2 0
2013 752 46.3 16.2 98.7
2014 766 47.8 16.0 98.3
2015 771 49.0 15.7 97.8
2016 711 48.0 14.8 97.9
2017 644 42.9 15.0 97
2018 616 38.0 16.1 97.7
2019 595 37.1 16.0 97.8
2020 537 36.0 14.9 97.6
2021 490 34.0 14.3 96.3
2022 475 33.8 14.0 96.4
2023 439 30.5 14.3 97.5
2024 416 28.6 14.5 98.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Evangelina Garza Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $874 (8.7%) $9,116 (91.3%) $9,990
2020 $1,342 (12.6%) $9,294 (87.4%) $10,636
2021 $1,279 (11.2%) $10,158 (88.8%) $11,438

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Evangelina Garza Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2491st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4020th of 4647 Elementary schools
 30.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Evangelina Garza Elementary)5835
 23%
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4654
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Evangelina Garza Elementary)5425
 29%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5043
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Evangelina Garza Elementary)5739
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Evangelina Garza Elementary)4044
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5149
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Evangelina Garza Elementary)4926
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Evangelina Garza Elementary)4727
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))3645
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Evangelina Garza Elementary)2548
 23%
   5th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4960
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Evangelina Garza Elementary)4527
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5650
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Evangelina Garza Elementary)285
 23%
   5th Grade Science (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4832
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Evangelina Garza Elementary)6623
 43%
   5th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5730
 27%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students595439
 26.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic593439
 26%
Pacific Islander00
White20
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.8%97.5%
 0.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 416 students attended Evangelina Garza Elementary.

Evangelina Garza Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.5% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Evangelina Garza Elementary are 100% Hispanic.


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