Garriga Elementary

Summary:

Garriga Elementary is a public elementary school in Port Isabel, Texas, serving 443 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Point Isabel Independent School District, which is ranked 524 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Academically, Garriga Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with below-average performance on STAAR tests compared to the state and district. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of Garriga students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 38.89% (3rd grade) to 60.71% (5th grade), while the state averages were 48.85% and 53.96%, respectively. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, over 95%, likely contributes to these academic challenges. However, Garriga has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.0 to 16.7 students per teacher.

Compared to nearby schools, Derry Elementary in the Point Isabel ISD generally outperforms Garriga on STAAR tests, while Gonzalez Elementary and other Brownsville ISD schools tend to have higher academic performance and a higher percentage of Hispanic students. Garriga's Gifted and Talented program also appears to be an area of concern, with the school ranking in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools for this subgroup.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 200 W Adams
       Port Isabel, TX  78578-2433


(956) 943-0080

District: Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2610th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,798 Help


Students who attend Garriga Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Port Isabel J H
High:    Port Isabel Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.1%
White:
4.9%
American Indian:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.6% Help


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Compare Details Garriga Elementary ranks worse than 55.8% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.1%), White (4.9%), American Indian (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garriga Elementary is 14.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garriga Elementary is $10,798.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garriga Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Garriga Elementary 2610th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Garriga Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd) 524th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garriga Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Garriga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 26.87 3542nd 4260 16.9%
2015 43.70 2666th 4320 38.3%
2016 38.54 2898th 4286 32.4%
2017 38.84 2604th 4329 39.8%
2018 30.26 3177th 4359 27.1%
2019 35.44 2998th 4479 33.1%
2021 24.45 3547th 4578 22.5%
2022 32.04 3248th 4581 29.1%
2023 31.53 3301st 4647 29.0%
2024 43.42 2610th 4675 44.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Garriga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.65 1826th 3226 43.4%
2019 45.55 1808th 3333 45.8%
2021 29.50 2691st 3446 21.9%
2022 33.93 2559th 3487 26.6%
2023 28.07 2862nd 3556 19.5%
2024 30.72 2734th 3638 24.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Garriga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.99 3443rd 3558 3.2%
2019 21.88 3350th 3684 9.1%
2021 37.61 2212th 3799 41.8%
2022 49.53 1610th 3952 59.3%
2023 27.65 3293rd 4086 19.4%
2024 9.45 4226th 4261 0.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garriga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.40 2668th 4264 37.4%
2019 45.51 2390th 4309 44.5%
2021 31.89 3252nd 4451 26.9%
2022 40.73 2779th 4477 37.9%
2023 43.92 2613th 4521 42.2%
2024 52.15 2049th 4560 55.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Garriga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.64 3387th 4306 21.3%
2019 37.97 2812th 4348 35.3%
2021 26.45 3413th 4499 24.1%
2022 31.38 3340th 4561 26.8%
2023 36.38 3018th 4588 34.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Garriga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.77 2044th 3106 34.2%
2019 40.62 2374th 3184 25.4%
2021 10.97 2821st 3006 6.2%
2022 20.98 2676th 2958 9.5%
2023 43.41 2162nd 2980 27.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Garriga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.55 2768th 4240 34.7%
2019 50.05 1960th 4295 54.4%
2021 37.17 2788th 4331 35.6%
2022 43.67 2544th 4461 43.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Garriga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.74 3004th 4319 30.4%
2019 35.28 2970th 4357 31.8%
2021 25.77 3472nd 4498 22.8%
2022 34.43 3113th 4563 31.8%
2023 28.47 3509th 4585 23.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Garriga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.27 3111th 4168 25.4%
2019 38.26 2746th 4188 34.4%
2021 28.61 3323rd 4329 23.2%
2022 29.68 3437th 4376 21.5%
2023 33.42 3195th 4401 27.4%
2024 43.77 2503rd 4431 43.5%
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Rank History for White students at Garriga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.92 2096th 3127 33.0%
2019 48.36 1670th 3142 46.8%
2022 55.95 1337th 3082 56.6%
2023 46.03 1784th 3106 42.6%
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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 Garriga Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 72 1 0 388 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1990 65 1 0 429 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1991 80 1 2 417 0 n/a n/a -19 481
1992 73 0 2 418 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1993 71 1 1 408 1 n/a n/a 0 482
1994 81 1 0 407 2 n/a n/a 0 491
1995 74 0 0 417 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1996 74 0 0 417 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1997 67 0 1 416 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1998 113 2 1 581 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1999 110 5 1 553 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2000 99 4 2 546 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2001 103 2 1 569 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2002 110 0 2 637 0 n/a n/a 0 749
2003 110 0 2 637 0 n/a n/a 0 749
2004 110 1 1 668 0 n/a n/a 0 780
2005 98 4 0 641 0 n/a n/a 0 743
2006 107 3 0 682 0 n/a n/a 0 792
2007 94 3 0 693 0 n/a n/a 0 790
2008 97 6 0 747 0 n/a n/a 0 850
2009 73 5 3 721 0 n/a n/a 0 802
2010 71 4 5 730 1 n/a n/a 0 811
2011 58 1 5 757 0 0 2 0 823
2012 49 1 6 750 1 0 1 0 808
2013 55 3 3 777 2 0 3 0 843
2014 47 3 3 727 0 0 8 0 788
2015 35 3 4 660 0 0 3 0 705
2016 37 3 7 683 0 0 3 0 733
2017 30 2 4 543 0 0 1 0 580
2018 36 3 5 544 1 0 1 0 590
2019 27 1 5 519 2 0 0 0 554
2020 21 0 2 465 3 0 0 0 491
2021 16 1 2 445 2 0 2 0 468
2022 24 2 4 427 2 0 2 0 461
2023 25 3 1 406 3 0 5 0 443
2024 21 2 3 398 4 0 4 0 432

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 Garriga Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 461 n/a n/a n/a
1990 495 27.0 18.3 n/a
1991 481 26.2 18.3 n/a
1992 493 27.0 18.2 71.6
1993 482 26.0 18.5 72.4
1994 491 27.7 17.7 75.2
1995 491 26.4 18.6 84.5
1996 491 26.4 18.6 84.5
1997 484 26.7 18.1 83.1
1998 697 30.0 23.2 82.1
1999 669 40.5 16.5 53.5
2000 651 40.0 16.3 88.6
2001 675 38.7 17.4 89.8
2002 749 43.5 17.2 37.5
2003 749 43.5 17.2 37.5
2004 780 43.4 18.0 20.9
2005 743 42.4 17.5 5.8
2006 792 43.6 18.2 2.3
2007 790 44.5 17.8 2.7
2008 850 42.0 20.2 2.7
2009 802 43.0 18.7 5.1
2010 811 45.0 18.0 0
2011 823 46.3 17.7 0
2012 808 42.2 19.1 2
2013 843 42.6 19.7 88.5
2014 788 41.0 19.2 90.4
2015 705 41.0 17.1 85
2016 733 41.0 17.8 86.9
2017 580 33.5 17.3 89.3
2018 590 33.0 17.8 91.2
2019 554 31.8 17.3 90.4
2020 491 31.0 15.8 91.4
2021 468 28.0 16.7 94.4
2022 461 28.3 16.2 94.8
2023 443 29.5 15.0 95.5
2024 432 29.5 14.6 92.6

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 Garriga Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 461 n/a n/a n/a
1990 495 27.0 18.3 n/a
1991 481 26.2 18.3 n/a
1992 493 27.0 18.2 71.6
1993 482 26.0 18.5 72.4
1994 491 27.7 17.7 75.2
1995 491 26.4 18.6 84.5
1996 491 26.4 18.6 84.5
1997 484 26.7 18.1 83.1
1998 697 30.0 23.2 82.1
1999 669 40.5 16.5 53.5
2000 651 40.0 16.3 88.6
2001 675 38.7 17.4 89.8
2002 749 43.5 17.2 37.5
2003 749 43.5 17.2 37.5
2004 780 43.4 18.0 20.9
2005 743 42.4 17.5 5.8
2006 792 43.6 18.2 2.3
2007 790 44.5 17.8 2.7
2008 850 42.0 20.2 2.7
2009 802 43.0 18.7 5.1
2010 811 45.0 18.0 0
2011 823 46.3 17.7 0
2012 808 42.2 19.1 2
2013 843 42.6 19.7 88.5
2014 788 41.0 19.2 90.4
2015 705 41.0 17.1 85
2016 733 41.0 17.8 86.9
2017 580 33.5 17.3 89.3
2018 590 33.0 17.8 91.2
2019 554 31.8 17.3 90.4
2020 491 31.0 15.8 91.4
2021 468 28.0 16.7 94.4
2022 461 28.3 16.2 94.8
2023 443 29.5 15.0 95.5
2024 432 29.5 14.6 92.6

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 Garriga Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $740 (8.0%) $8,527 (92.0%) $9,268
2020 $1,122 (11.8%) $8,381 (88.2%) $9,503
2021 $1,124 (10.4%) $9,674 (89.6%) $10,798

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Garriga Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2998th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3301st of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Garriga Elementary)3642
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd))4148
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Garriga Elementary)3324
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd))4432
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Garriga Elementary)100
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd))109
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3924
 15%
4th Grade Reading (Garriga Elementary)3543
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Garriga Elementary)4139
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd))4247
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Garriga Elementary)200
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd))2010
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Garriga Elementary)5151
   5th Grade Reading (Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd))4648
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Garriga Elementary)4840
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd))5548
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Garriga Elementary)336
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd))4018
 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 Students554443
 20%
African American13
 200%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic519406
 21.8%
Pacific Islander00
White2725
 7.4%
Two or More Races05
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.4%95.5%
 5.1%


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Students who attend Garriga Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Port Isabel J H
High : Port Isabel Early College High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 432 students attended Garriga Elementary.

Students at Garriga Elementary are 92% Hispanic, 5% White.

Garriga Elementary ranks 2610th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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