Gonzalez Elementary

Summary:

Gonzalez Elementary is a public elementary school in McAllen, Texas, serving 797 students in grades PK-5 and consistently ranking among the top 5% of elementary schools in the state. With a diverse student population and a focus on academic excellence, Gonzalez Elementary has established itself as an exceptional educational institution within the McAllen Independent School District.

Gonzalez Elementary's academic performance is truly remarkable, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the district and state on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subjects. In reading, 3rd-5th grade proficiency rates range from 74-87%, compared to 50-61% for the district and 47-54% for the state. The school's math proficiency rates are also impressive, with 3rd-5th graders scoring 63.5-77.6% proficient, far exceeding the district (44.55-55.66%) and state (40.86-48.96%) averages. Additionally, Gonzalez Elementary's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 48.41% is nearly double the district (27.81%) and state (26.29%) averages.

Gonzalez Elementary's exceptional performance extends beyond just academic achievement. The school serves a diverse student population, with a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students (36.39%) compared to the district average (60-70%). Additionally, the school's Asian and Hispanic student subgroups have consistently ranked among the top 100 schools in Texas, and the school's performance for English Language Learners and students with special needs has also been noteworthy. When compared to nearby schools, such as Blanca E Sanchez and Canterbury Elementary, Gonzalez Elementary outperforms them in both reading and math proficiency across all grade levels, further solidifying its position as a standout educational institution within the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 201 E Martin Ave
       McAllen, TX  78504-2059


(956) 971-4577

District: McAllen Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
196th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,864 Help


Students who attend Gonzalez Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cathey Middle
High:    Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  792

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.8%
Asian:
8.7%
White:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gonzalez Elementary ranks better than 95.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 18 ranked elementary schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Gonzalez Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.8%), Asian (8.7%), White (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gonzalez Elementary is 14.9, which is the highest among 18 elementary schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gonzalez Elementary is $8,864, which is the lowest among 18 elementary schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gonzalez Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gonzalez Elementary 196th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Gonzalez Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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McAllen Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks McAllen Independent School District (Isd) 323rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gonzalez Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.11 916th 3465 73.6%
2005 77.49 581st 3475 83.3%
2006 79.35 456th 3476 86.9%
2007 84.01 211th 3724 94.3%
2008 82.62 337th 3768 91.1%
2009 85.36 189th 3884 95.1%
2010 80.10 458th 3937 88.4%
2011 84.56 209th 4095 94.9%
2012 73.43 963rd 4206 77.1%
2013 73.62 985th 4221 76.7%
2014 74.94 959th 4260 77.5%
2015 88.34 302nd 4320 93.0%
2016 85.81 437th 4286 89.8%
2017 94.36 223rd 4329 94.8%
2018 94.25 206th 4359 95.3%
2019 92.91 245th 4479 94.5%
2021 92.23 306th 4578 93.3%
2022 95.03 174th 4581 96.2%
2023 94.39 195th 4647 95.8%
2024 94.63 196th 4675 95.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.58 315th 3226 90.2%
2019 82.97 245th 3333 92.6%
2021 80.50 327th 3446 90.5%
2022 78.68 398th 3487 88.6%
2023 87.35 192nd 3556 94.6%
2024 93.30 146th 3638 96.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.94 773rd 3558 78.3%
2019 54.97 1158th 3684 68.6%
2022 68.73 749th 3952 81.0%
2023 82.60 337th 4086 91.8%
2024 75.79 585th 4261 86.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.66 145th 4264 96.6%
2019 85.37 255th 4309 94.1%
2021 84.47 291st 4451 93.5%
2022 87.16 250th 4477 94.4%
2023 90.51 149th 4521 96.7%
2024 92.39 120th 4560 97.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.10 198th 4306 95.4%
2019 90.08 287th 4348 93.4%
2021 91.50 283rd 4499 93.7%
2022 93.76 169th 4561 96.3%
2023 94.19 165th 4588 96.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.96 724th 3106 76.7%
2019 70.17 805th 3184 74.7%
2021 71.82 848th 3006 71.8%
2022 75.84 373rd 2958 87.4%
2023 69.22 887th 2980 70.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.64 723rd 4240 82.9%
2019 83.18 332nd 4295 92.3%
2021 84.61 273rd 4331 93.7%
2022 85.82 285th 4461 93.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.23 214th 4319 95.0%
2019 92.65 228th 4357 94.8%
2021 90.87 328th 4498 92.7%
2022 94.36 165th 4563 96.4%
2023 92.18 246th 4585 94.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.66 198th 1005 80.3%
2019 69.58 257th 1009 74.5%
2021 90.08 35th 967 96.4%
2022 81.51 74th 957 92.3%
2023 83.02 58th 1015 94.3%
2024 78.05 121st 1035 88.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.22 110th 4168 97.4%
2019 94.31 102nd 4188 97.6%
2021 91.04 196th 4329 95.5%
2022 94.99 97th 4376 97.8%
2023 95.63 79th 4401 98.2%
2024 96.06 67th 4431 98.5%
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Rank History for White students at Gonzalez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.46 78th 3127 97.5%
2019 81.35 382nd 3142 87.8%
2022 94.36 33rd 3082 98.9%
2023 89.02 135th 3106 95.7%
2024 95.91 18th 3078 99.4%
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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Friday, April 13, 2012

Open Quote This school is has been the worst school I have ever experienced. So many times my nephew which is in prek tried talking to his teacher on the way to the car and his teacher completely ignored him. There were times were he would tell the teacher, Mrs. G, "see you tomorrow, on Thursday" and she didn't even acknowledge him. What happened to loving your students and listening to them so they know their voice means something? There was also another situation where it was already March and my nephews behavior binder still had the December calendar instead of an updated one. Unbelievable. What happened to taking pride in your work? It is beyond me how a teacher can do that. We had a death in our family and the attendance clerk called asking where my nephew was. When it was explained to her that there had been a death in the family she started questioning the situation asking if it was a "close" family member. I am completely fed up with this school and am not planning to send my kids to this school. Rayburn or Garza are the ones to go with. Close Quote


by a citizen
Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Open Quote Gonzalez Elementary is located in a nice quiet neighborhood. It's very obvious that the school takes pride in maintaining a good "school appearance" by always keeping the school grounds clean. That sure helps the morale among staff and students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gonzalez Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 153 5 8 195 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1993 152 4 8 224 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1994 194 2 14 259 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1995 221 4 8 342 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1996 221 4 8 342 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1997 197 1 22 341 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1998 185 3 30 354 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1999 207 9 34 380 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2000 202 7 45 436 1 n/a n/a 0 691
2001 198 7 54 495 0 n/a n/a 0 754
2002 176 9 69 561 0 n/a n/a 0 815
2003 176 9 69 561 0 n/a n/a 0 815
2004 175 8 60 603 0 n/a n/a 0 846
2005 139 7 64 620 1 n/a n/a 0 831
2006 137 12 82 648 0 n/a n/a 0 879
2007 130 10 68 684 0 n/a n/a 0 892
2008 123 10 60 673 0 n/a n/a 0 866
2009 137 10 60 671 0 n/a n/a 0 878
2010 122 17 66 705 1 n/a n/a 0 911
2011 117 13 72 734 1 0 5 0 942
2012 113 9 62 716 3 0 6 0 909
2013 92 9 64 710 1 0 7 0 883
2014 76 5 59 748 0 0 7 0 895
2015 70 8 73 710 3 0 6 0 870
2016 70 10 74 695 3 1 3 0 856
2017 94 6 81 712 3 1 7 0 904
2018 91 9 86 694 1 1 6 0 888
2019 94 8 70 640 0 1 10 0 823
2020 82 11 61 688 0 2 9 0 853
2021 81 9 57 675 0 2 14 0 838
2022 73 7 63 629 0 1 15 0 788
2023 57 6 65 652 2 1 14 0 797
2024 62 7 69 640 1 1 12 0 792

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 Gonzalez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 361 19.1 18.9 3.3
1993 388 25.0 15.5 11.6
1994 469 25.3 18.5 7.9
1995 575 31.0 18.5 12.7
1996 575 31.0 18.5 12.7
1997 561 31.7 17.7 11.6
1998 572 30.8 18.6 9.8
1999 630 32.9 19.1 16.5
2000 691 36.7 18.8 17.1
2001 754 41.3 18.3 21.6
2002 815 43.9 18.6 18.5
2003 815 43.9 18.6 18.5
2004 846 48.6 17.4 13.8
2005 831 49.0 17.0 13
2006 879 51.7 17.0 7.1
2007 892 54.1 16.5 4.5
2008 866 55.4 15.6 3.9
2009 878 54.8 16.0 0.6
2010 911 49.8 18.2 0
2011 942 50.0 18.8 0
2012 909 47.4 19.1 0
2013 883 47.7 18.4 22
2014 895 48.6 18.3 33.1
2015 870 49.0 17.7 35.7
2016 856 49.0 17.4 35.2
2017 904 47.4 19.0 32.3
2018 888 50.6 17.5 32.8
2019 823 51.6 15.9 30.3
2020 853 51.6 16.5 33.8
2021 838 50.8 16.4 33.1
2022 788 49.8 15.8 33.4
2023 797 51.0 15.6 36.4
2024 792 52.8 14.9 35

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 Gonzalez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 361 19.1 18.9 3.3
1993 388 25.0 15.5 11.6
1994 469 25.3 18.5 7.9
1995 575 31.0 18.5 12.7
1996 575 31.0 18.5 12.7
1997 561 31.7 17.7 11.6
1998 572 30.8 18.6 9.8
1999 630 32.9 19.1 16.5
2000 691 36.7 18.8 17.1
2001 754 41.3 18.3 21.6
2002 815 43.9 18.6 18.5
2003 815 43.9 18.6 18.5
2004 846 48.6 17.4 13.8
2005 831 49.0 17.0 13
2006 879 51.7 17.0 7.1
2007 892 54.1 16.5 4.5
2008 866 55.4 15.6 3.9
2009 878 54.8 16.0 0.6
2010 911 49.8 18.2 0
2011 942 50.0 18.8 0
2012 909 47.4 19.1 0
2013 883 47.7 18.4 22
2014 895 48.6 18.3 33.1
2015 870 49.0 17.7 35.7
2016 856 49.0 17.4 35.2
2017 904 47.4 19.0 32.3
2018 888 50.6 17.5 32.8
2019 823 51.6 15.9 30.3
2020 853 51.6 16.5 33.8
2021 838 50.8 16.4 33.1
2022 788 49.8 15.8 33.4
2023 797 51.0 15.6 36.4
2024 792 52.8 14.9 35

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 Gonzalez Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $212 (2.7%) $7,733 (97.3%) $7,945
2020 $529 (6.4%) $7,773 (93.6%) $8,301
2021 $282 (3.2%) $8,582 (96.8%) $8,864

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gonzalez Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 245th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 195th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Gonzalez Elementary)6277
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))4653
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gonzalez Elementary)6465
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5147
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Gonzalez Elementary)8074
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))4853
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gonzalez Elementary)7772
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5055
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Gonzalez Elementary)7887
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5566
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gonzalez Elementary)8184
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))6359
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Gonzalez Elementary)6460
 4%
   5th Grade Science (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5336
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students823797
 3.2%
African American86
 25%
American Indian02
Asian7065
 7.1%
Hispanic640652
 1.9%
Pacific Islander11
White9457
 39.4%
Two or More Races1014
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.3%36.4%
 6.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gonzalez Elementary

Students at Gonzalez Elementary are 81% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 8% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Gonzalez Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cathey Middle
High : Memorial High School

Yes! Gonzalez Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 196th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 792 students attended Gonzalez Elementary.


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