Castroville Elementary

Summary:

Castroville Elementary is a public elementary school serving 644 students in grades PK-5 in the Medina Valley Independent School District (ISD) in Castroville, Texas. The school has a strong performance history, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools and achieving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2020-2021 school year, placing it in the top 10% of the state.

Castroville Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, outperforming state and district averages on STAAR tests across multiple grade levels and subjects. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had higher proficiency rates than the state and Medina Valley ISD in reading, math, and science. Notably, Castroville's 5th-grade math proficiency rate of 71% was significantly higher than the state (50%) and district (59%) averages. The school also demonstrates strong support for special education and economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the top 15% and top 6% of Texas elementary schools, respectively, for these subgroups in 2020-2021.

Compared to nearby schools, Castroville Elementary outperforms the Luckey Ranch, Ladera, and Potranco Elementary schools within the Medina Valley ISD, as well as the Northside ISD schools located further away. Castroville Elementary also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.1, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1000 Madrid
       Castroville, TX  78009-0480


(830) 931-2117

District: Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1516th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,133 Help


Students who attend Castroville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Medina Valley Middle
High:    Medina Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  645

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.2%
White:
33.6%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Castroville Elementary ranks better than 67.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Castroville Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.2%), White (33.6%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Castroville Elementary is 14.8, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Castroville Elementary is $10,133, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Castroville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Castroville Elementary 1516th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Castroville Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd) 229th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Castroville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Castroville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 71.08 999th 3724 73.2%
2008 67.98 1180th 3768 68.7%
2009 75.92 725th 3884 81.3%
2010 63.29 1579th 3937 59.9%
2011 66.00 1436th 4095 64.9%
2012 67.58 1276th 4206 69.7%
2013 67.74 1293rd 4221 69.4%
2014 73.97 1006th 4260 76.4%
2015 63.80 1568th 4320 63.7%
2016 78.53 815th 4286 81.0%
2017 83.91 585th 4329 86.5%
2018 81.27 636th 4359 85.4%
2019 81.66 638th 4479 85.8%
2021 89.60 418th 4578 90.9%
2022 76.43 893rd 4581 80.5%
2023 77.14 874th 4647 81.2%
2024 61.38 1516th 4675 67.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Castroville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.80 2851st 3226 11.6%
2019 57.98 1188th 3333 64.4%
2022 61.59 1024th 3487 70.6%
2023 35.24 2509th 3556 29.4%
2024 29.46 2808th 3638 22.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Castroville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.55 816th 3558 77.1%
2019 64.95 742nd 3684 79.9%
2021 82.76 274th 3799 92.8%
2022 63.67 919th 3952 76.7%
2023 72.72 592nd 4086 85.5%
2024 42.22 2407th 4261 43.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Castroville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.98 779th 4264 81.7%
2019 79.84 407th 4309 90.6%
2021 85.71 255th 4451 94.3%
2022 64.58 1202nd 4477 73.2%
2023 62.89 1337th 4521 70.4%
2024 51.05 2118th 4560 53.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Castroville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.48 647th 4306 85.0%
2019 77.40 729th 4348 83.2%
2021 89.37 361st 4499 92.0%
2022 70.76 1065th 4561 76.6%
2023 75.12 889th 4588 80.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Castroville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.85 131st 3106 95.8%
2019 73.86 534th 3184 83.2%
2021 72.11 829th 3006 72.4%
2022 69.05 839th 2958 71.6%
2023 72.86 559th 2980 81.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Castroville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.57 77th 4240 98.2%
2019 91.65 129th 4295 97.0%
2021 74.23 557th 4331 87.1%
2022 56.01 1677th 4461 62.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Castroville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.20 685th 4319 84.1%
2019 81.21 600th 4357 86.2%
2021 86.84 463rd 4498 89.7%
2022 76.19 865th 4563 81.0%
2023 75.37 909th 4585 80.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Castroville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.03 958th 4168 77.0%
2019 68.72 935th 4188 77.7%
2021 81.00 479th 4329 88.9%
2022 68.58 989th 4376 77.4%
2023 67.17 1084th 4401 75.4%
2024 46.56 2327th 4431 47.5%
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Rank History for White students at Castroville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.94 513th 3127 83.6%
2019 79.88 418th 3142 86.7%
2021 87.06 177th 3082 94.3%
2022 72.57 660th 3082 78.6%
2023 80.41 404th 3106 87.0%
2024 72.51 657th 3078 78.7%
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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.

Castroville Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Castroville Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 271 10 5 317 2 n/a n/a 0 605
2006 258 7 1 277 2 n/a n/a 0 545
2007 243 5 3 282 2 n/a n/a 0 535
2008 233 7 2 300 5 n/a n/a 0 547
2009 267 7 2 250 6 n/a n/a 0 532
2010 286 7 1 281 6 n/a n/a 0 581
2011 310 1 0 275 6 0 4 0 596
2012 292 0 0 306 3 0 5 0 606
2013 290 0 0 292 5 0 7 0 594
2014 291 2 0 283 5 0 6 0 587
2015 331 3 2 269 3 1 7 0 616
2016 314 9 1 301 2 1 11 0 639
2017 312 3 3 324 2 1 9 0 654
2018 316 4 3 340 4 0 11 0 678
2019 282 3 1 338 2 0 11 0 637
2020 266 5 1 343 2 0 9 0 626
2021 247 4 3 340 1 0 8 0 603
2022 236 3 2 355 1 0 12 0 609
2023 241 4 2 376 1 0 20 0 644
2024 217 5 2 401 1 0 19 0 645

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Castroville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 605 40.1 15.1 51.9
2006 545 35.2 15.5 51.6
2007 535 35.3 15.2 53.6
2008 547 33.9 16.1 55.6
2009 532 35.6 14.9 53
2010 581 36.0 16.1 53.7
2011 596 35.4 16.8 50.7
2012 606 34.8 17.4 57.8
2013 594 34.0 17.4 52.5
2014 587 35.0 16.7 52.5
2015 616 36.0 17.1 53.1
2016 639 40.0 15.9 53.7
2017 654 37.7 17.3 58.3
2018 678 40.0 16.9 55
2019 637 42.0 15.1 53.8
2020 626 41.0 15.2 52.1
2021 603 41.5 14.5 53.9
2022 609 44.8 13.5 49.9
2023 644 42.4 15.1 55
2024 645 43.3 14.8 57.1

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 Castroville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 605 40.1 15.1 51.9
2006 545 35.2 15.5 51.6
2007 535 35.3 15.2 53.6
2008 547 33.9 16.1 55.6
2009 532 35.6 14.9 53
2010 581 36.0 16.1 53.7
2011 596 35.4 16.8 50.7
2012 606 34.8 17.4 57.8
2013 594 34.0 17.4 52.5
2014 587 35.0 16.7 52.5
2015 616 36.0 17.1 53.1
2016 639 40.0 15.9 53.7
2017 654 37.7 17.3 58.3
2018 678 40.0 16.9 55
2019 637 42.0 15.1 53.8
2020 626 41.0 15.2 52.1
2021 603 41.5 14.5 53.9
2022 609 44.8 13.5 49.9
2023 644 42.4 15.1 55
2024 645 43.3 14.8 57.1

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 Castroville Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $999 (12.0%) $7,318 (88.0%) $8,317
2020 $1,155 (13.1%) $7,649 (86.9%) $8,805
2021 $1,130 (11.2%) $9,003 (88.8%) $10,133

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Castroville 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 638th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 874th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Castroville Elementary)6048
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd))5257
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Castroville Elementary)4854
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd))4853
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Castroville Elementary)5861
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd))5257
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Castroville Elementary)6653
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd))5151
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Castroville Elementary)6571
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd))6266
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Castroville Elementary)7471
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd))7159
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Castroville Elementary)7059
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd))6644
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students637644
 1.1%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic338376
 11.2%
Pacific Islander00
White282241
 14.5%
Two or More Races1120
 81.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.8%55%
 1.1%


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Students at Castroville Elementary are 62% Hispanic, 34% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 645 students attended Castroville Elementary.

Students who attend Castroville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Medina Valley Middle
High : Medina Valley High School

Castroville Elementary ranks 1516th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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