Roberto Garate Elementary

Summary:

Roberto Garate Elementary is a public elementary school in Monte Alto, Texas, serving 384 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lasara Independent School District, which is ranked 751 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite serving a predominantly Hispanic student population (98.44%), Roberto Garate Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with proficiency rates on STAAR tests well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's reading proficiency rates ranged from 44.9% to 50.88%, compared to the state average of 48.85% to 53.96%. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 14.04% to 34.55%, compared to the state average of 40.86% to 48.96%. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (over 90% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and corresponding high spending per student suggest that additional resources and support may be needed to address the unique needs of this student population.

Interestingly, nearby schools such as Lasara Elementary, San Carlos Elementary, and Idea Elsa Academy, which also serve predominantly Hispanic student populations, generally outperform Roberto Garate Elementary on academic measures, with higher rankings and better STAAR test proficiency rates. This highlights the potential for improvement at Roberto Garate Elementary, as some nearby schools are able to achieve better outcomes despite serving comparable student populations.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 25149 First St
       Monte Alto, TX  78538-9719


(956) 262-1601

District: Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3359th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,617 Help


Students who attend Roberto Garate Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jose Borrego Middle
High:    Monte Alto High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  359

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.7%
White:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.8% Help


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Compare Details Roberto Garate Elementary ranks worse than 71.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.7%), White (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roberto Garate Elementary is 17. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roberto Garate Elementary is $10,617.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Roberto Garate Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Roberto Garate Elementary 3359th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Roberto Garate Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd) 751st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Roberto Garate Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Roberto Garate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.38 2700th 3465 22.1%
2005 25.18 3018th 3475 13.2%
2006 34.51 2698th 3476 22.4%
2007 46.15 2402nd 3724 35.5%
2008 61.80 1547th 3768 58.9%
2009 45.42 2476th 3884 36.3%
2010 43.92 2643rd 3937 32.9%
2011 59.82 1822nd 4095 55.5%
2012 37.56 3024th 4206 28.1%
2013 40.60 2843rd 4221 32.6%
2014 33.48 3232nd 4260 24.1%
2015 45.54 2575th 4320 40.4%
2016 52.01 2203rd 4286 48.6%
2017 30.93 3094th 4329 28.5%
2018 60.19 1478th 4359 66.1%
2019 62.72 1379th 4479 69.2%
2021 29.76 3183rd 4578 30.5%
2022 39.40 2777th 4581 39.4%
2023 42.84 2611th 4647 43.8%
2024 31.23 3359th 4675 28.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Roberto Garate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.04 2102nd 3226 34.8%
2019 49.57 1590th 3333 52.3%
2021 33.76 2444th 3446 29.1%
2022 39.47 2254th 3487 35.4%
2023 48.49 1761st 3556 50.5%
2024 33.46 2581st 3638 29.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Roberto Garate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.61 2264th 3558 36.4%
2019 69.37 595th 3684 83.8%
2021 35.35 2383rd 3799 37.3%
2022 35.95 2584th 3952 34.6%
2023 19.95 3793rd 4086 7.2%
2024 25.82 3516th 4261 17.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roberto Garate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.99 664th 4264 84.4%
2019 74.47 612th 4309 85.8%
2021 39.39 2778th 4451 37.6%
2022 52.16 2010th 4477 55.1%
2023 55.98 1761st 4521 61.0%
2024 38.93 2947th 4560 35.4%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Roberto Garate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.59 43rd 112 61.6%
2019 41.18 61st 93 34.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Roberto Garate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.20 1416th 4306 67.1%
2019 61.14 1444th 4348 66.8%
2021 20.71 3834th 4499 14.8%
2022 32.95 3236th 4561 29.1%
2023 50.34 2124th 4588 53.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Roberto Garate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.75 819th 3106 73.6%
2019 65.72 1127th 3184 64.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Roberto Garate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.38 1974th 4240 53.4%
2019 56.08 1570th 4295 63.4%
2021 34.29 3033rd 4331 30.0%
2022 43.78 2532nd 4461 43.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Roberto Garate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.61 1612th 4319 62.7%
2019 63.64 1293rd 4357 70.3%
2021 41.17 2487th 4498 44.7%
2022 47.52 2309th 4563 49.4%
2023 37.53 2921st 4585 36.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Roberto Garate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.00 1063rd 4168 74.5%
2019 68.61 938th 4188 77.6%
2021 35.45 2887th 4329 33.3%
2022 45.76 2392nd 4376 45.3%
2023 49.20 2099th 4401 52.3%
2024 35.37 3069th 4431 30.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Roberto Garate Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 28 0 0 430 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1990 20 0 0 445 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1991 33 0 0 418 0 n/a n/a -29 422
1992 27 0 0 432 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1993 25 0 0 453 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1994 18 0 0 440 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1995 10 0 0 457 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1996 10 0 0 457 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1997 8 0 0 298 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1998 5 0 0 314 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1999 9 0 0 303 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2000 11 0 0 288 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2001 8 0 0 307 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2002 10 1 0 313 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2003 10 1 0 313 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2004 10 3 2 335 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2005 10 4 2 399 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2006 8 3 1 417 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2007 10 2 2 426 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2008 8 2 2 486 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2009 8 0 1 513 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2010 8 0 1 560 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2011 6 0 0 612 3 0 0 0 621
2012 3 0 0 561 0 0 0 0 564
2013 4 0 0 566 0 0 0 0 570
2014 3 1 0 539 0 0 0 0 543
2015 4 0 0 560 0 0 1 0 565
2016 5 0 0 553 0 0 0 0 558
2017 6 0 0 550 0 0 0 0 556
2018 7 0 0 503 0 0 0 0 510
2019 4 0 0 456 0 0 0 0 460
2020 2 0 0 431 0 0 0 0 433
2021 2 0 0 386 0 0 0 0 388
2022 4 0 0 381 0 0 0 0 385
2023 6 0 0 378 0 0 0 0 384
2024 1 0 0 358 0 0 0 0 359

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 Roberto Garate Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 458 n/a n/a n/a
1990 465 34.0 13.6 n/a
1991 422 33.9 12.4 n/a
1992 459 37.3 12.3 82.6
1993 478 36.0 13.3 85.8
1994 458 38.5 11.9 86.9
1995 467 33.0 14.2 64.7
1996 467 33.0 14.2 64.7
1997 306 24.7 12.4 45.1
1998 319 17.4 18.3 30.1
1999 312 20.1 15.5 18.9
2000 299 20.4 14.7 10.7
2001 315 21.7 14.5 3.8
2002 324 21.9 14.8 0
2003 324 21.9 14.8 0
2004 350 22.9 15.3 0
2005 415 23.8 17.4 0
2006 429 26.3 16.3 0
2007 440 30.6 14.4 0
2008 498 32.5 15.3 0
2009 522 32.4 16.1 0
2010 569 37.4 15.2 0
2011 621 37.8 16.4 0
2012 564 32.6 17.2 0
2013 570 32.7 17.4 93.3
2014 543 32.5 16.7 91.7
2015 565 31.0 18.2 91
2016 558 35.0 15.9 87.3
2017 556 35.6 15.6 88.8
2018 510 29.5 17.2 89.6
2019 460 25.6 17.9 93.9
2020 433 25.1 17.2 93.3
2021 388 24.3 15.9 94.6
2022 385 25.5 15.0 93
2023 384 22.5 17.0 91.9
2024 359 21.0 17.0 92.8

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 Roberto Garate Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 458 n/a n/a n/a
1990 465 34.0 13.6 n/a
1991 422 33.9 12.4 n/a
1992 459 37.3 12.3 82.6
1993 478 36.0 13.3 85.8
1994 458 38.5 11.9 86.9
1995 467 33.0 14.2 64.7
1996 467 33.0 14.2 64.7
1997 306 24.7 12.4 45.1
1998 319 17.4 18.3 30.1
1999 312 20.1 15.5 18.9
2000 299 20.4 14.7 10.7
2001 315 21.7 14.5 3.8
2002 324 21.9 14.8 0
2003 324 21.9 14.8 0
2004 350 22.9 15.3 0
2005 415 23.8 17.4 0
2006 429 26.3 16.3 0
2007 440 30.6 14.4 0
2008 498 32.5 15.3 0
2009 522 32.4 16.1 0
2010 569 37.4 15.2 0
2011 621 37.8 16.4 0
2012 564 32.6 17.2 0
2013 570 32.7 17.4 93.3
2014 543 32.5 16.7 91.7
2015 565 31.0 18.2 91
2016 558 35.0 15.9 87.3
2017 556 35.6 15.6 88.8
2018 510 29.5 17.2 89.6
2019 460 25.6 17.9 93.9
2020 433 25.1 17.2 93.3
2021 388 24.3 15.9 94.6
2022 385 25.5 15.0 93
2023 384 22.5 17.0 91.9
2024 359 21.0 17.0 92.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Roberto Garate Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,551 (14.0%) $9,559 (86.0%) $11,110
2020 $882 (8.7%) $9,208 (91.3%) $10,090
2021 $1,701 (16.0%) $8,916 (84.0%) $10,617

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Roberto Garate Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1379th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2611th of 4647 Elementary schools
 25.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Roberto Garate Elementary)2736
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd))2736
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Roberto Garate Elementary)5331
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd))5331
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Roberto Garate Elementary)4531
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd))4531
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Roberto Garate Elementary)4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Roberto Garate Elementary)5152
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd))5152
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Roberto Garate Elementary)7364
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd))7364
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Roberto Garate Elementary)7230
 42%
   5th Grade Science (Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd))7230
 42%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students460384
 16.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic456378
 17.1%
Pacific Islander00
White46
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.9%91.9%
 2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 359 students attended Roberto Garate Elementary.

Students who attend Roberto Garate Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jose Borrego Middle
High : Monte Alto High School

Students at Roberto Garate Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

Roberto Garate Elementary ranks 3359th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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