Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary

Summary:

Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Rio Grande City, Texas, serving 454 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District, which is ranked 566 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Despite being a magnet school, Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas elementary schools for the past decade. The school's student population is 100% Hispanic, significantly higher than the state average, and it has an extremely high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 99.34% to 100% over the past three years. This suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in student achievement. The school's STAAR test scores are consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 23.81% of 5th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 40.43% for the district and 53.96% for the state.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary, Veterans Memorial Elementary, and Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary, all within the Roma Independent School District, Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary generally performs worse on STAAR tests and has a lower overall ranking. However, the school does show some bright spots, with its migrant students ranking in the top 50 Texas elementary schools and its special education students ranking in the top third, indicating that the school may be providing effective support for these specific populations.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1400 N Lopez St
       Rio Grande City, TX  78582-2753


(956) 370-4214

District: Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3006th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,875 Help


Students who attend Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Veterans Middle
High:    Rio Grande City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.8%
White:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Compare Details Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary ranks worse than 64.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.81. (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 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary is 13, which is the 3rd best among 9 elementary schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary is $10,875. 5 elementary schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary 3006th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Hispanic students:


Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd) 566th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.03 2869th 3465 17.2%
2005 38.96 2519th 3475 27.5%
2006 51.55 1973rd 3476 43.2%
2007 71.14 994th 3724 73.3%
2008 54.62 1955th 3768 48.1%
2009 65.04 1426th 3884 63.3%
2010 64.32 1496th 3937 62.0%
2011 58.66 1899th 4095 53.6%
2012 12.81 4044th 4206 3.9%
2013 35.11 3134th 4221 25.8%
2014 47.04 2519th 4260 40.9%
2015 40.54 2820th 4320 34.7%
2016 39.95 2840th 4286 33.7%
2017 22.65 3627th 4329 16.2%
2018 23.12 3624th 4359 16.9%
2019 39.07 2749th 4479 38.6%
2021 12.73 4361st 4578 4.7%
2022 10.91 4376th 4581 4.5%
2023 27.25 3557th 4647 23.5%
2024 36.81 3006th 4675 35.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.46 1736th 3226 46.2%
2019 58.36 1163rd 3333 65.1%
2021 27.33 2823rd 3446 18.1%
2022 22.62 3084th 3487 11.6%
2023 38.58 2336th 3556 34.3%
2024 45.02 1901st 3638 47.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.65 2117th 3558 40.5%
2019 31.85 2701st 3684 26.7%
2021 19.31 3691st 3799 2.8%
2022 26.75 3255th 3952 17.6%
2023 55.25 1330th 4086 67.4%
2024 37.79 2714th 4261 36.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.76 3058th 4264 28.3%
2019 53.53 1799th 4309 58.3%
2021 16.97 4182nd 4451 6.0%
2022 18.26 4121st 4477 8.0%
2023 38.11 3013th 4521 33.4%
2024 47.14 2384th 4560 47.7%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.74 32nd 112 71.4%
2019 56.80 35th 93 62.4%
2021 23.59 47th 56 16.1%
2022 48.80 20th 49 59.2%
2023 48.50 22nd 44 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.87 3785th 4306 12.1%
2019 36.65 2899th 4348 33.3%
2021 17.27 4060th 4499 9.8%
2022 14.85 4242nd 4561 7.0%
2023 24.13 3792nd 4588 17.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.31 2889th 3106 7.0%
2019 22.26 2871st 3184 9.8%
2021 15.03 2729th 3006 9.2%
2022 11.60 2846th 2958 3.8%
2023 6.55 2905th 2980 2.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.72 1517th 4240 64.2%
2019 73.10 660th 4295 84.6%
2021 30.04 3365th 4331 22.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.27 3414th 4319 21.0%
2019 41.56 2552nd 4357 41.4%
2021 10.84 4403rd 4498 2.1%
2022 10.19 4409th 4563 3.4%
2023 31.98 3256th 4585 29.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.82 3375th 4168 19.0%
2019 44.72 2328th 4188 44.4%
2021 16.05 4097th 4329 5.4%
2022 14.21 4172nd 4376 4.7%
2023 32.22 3257th 4401 26.0%
2024 42.82 2562nd 4431 42.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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 Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1 0 0 455 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1990 1 0 0 476 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1991 1 0 0 315 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1992 1 0 0 379 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1993 2 0 0 557 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1994 3 0 0 541 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1995 0 0 0 525 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1996 0 0 0 525 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1997 0 1 0 520 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1998 0 1 0 358 2 n/a n/a 0 361
1999 1 0 0 331 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2000 1 0 1 354 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2001 1 0 1 428 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2002 0 0 3 491 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2003 0 0 3 491 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2004 1 0 4 494 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2005 0 0 2 502 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2006 0 0 2 514 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2007 0 0 3 507 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2008 0 0 1 460 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2009 0 0 2 539 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2010 2 0 3 576 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2011 2 0 3 589 0 0 0 0 594
2012 3 0 3 587 0 0 0 0 593
2013 5 0 2 587 0 0 0 0 594
2014 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 598 598
2015 169 0 1 460 0 0 1 0 631
2016 154 0 0 440 0 0 1 0 595
2017 140 0 0 459 0 0 2 0 601
2018 118 0 0 417 0 0 0 0 535
2019 3 0 1 512 0 0 0 0 516
2020 0 0 0 508 0 0 0 0 508
2021 0 0 0 510 0 0 0 0 510
2022 2 0 0 436 0 0 0 0 438
2023 0 0 0 454 0 0 0 0 454
2024 1 0 0 434 0 0 0 0 435

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 Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 456 n/a n/a n/a
1990 477 26.0 18.3 n/a
1991 316 25.9 12.2 n/a
1992 380 25.0 15.2 83.4
1993 559 30.0 18.6 93
1994 544 33.0 16.5 94.9
1995 525 31.8 16.5 94.9
1996 525 31.8 16.5 94.9
1997 521 31.7 16.4 72.2
1998 361 23.4 15.4 79.8
1999 332 23.1 14.4 84
2000 356 24.3 14.7 92.7
2001 430 25.8 16.7 47.7
2002 494 36.9 13.4 74.1
2003 494 36.9 13.4 74.1
2004 499 38.7 12.9 58.1
2005 504 35.8 14.1 89.1
2006 516 34.7 14.9 67.6
2007 510 36.5 14.0 47.8
2008 461 35.4 13.0 53.1
2009 541 42.0 12.9 35.3
2010 581 39.9 14.5 17
2011 594 42.9 13.8 8.1
2012 593 34.8 17.0 3
2013 594 34.4 17.2 99
2014 598 n/a n/a n/a
2015 631 36.0 17.5 90.2
2016 595 41.0 14.5 99.5
2017 601 36.7 16.3 86.7
2018 535 38.9 13.7 98.7
2019 516 37.7 13.6 98.6
2020 508 35.7 14.2 98.8
2021 510 35.0 14.5 99.4
2022 438 33.0 13.2 100
2023 454 32.9 13.7 99.3
2024 435 33.2 13.0 99.8

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 Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 456 n/a n/a n/a
1990 477 26.0 18.3 n/a
1991 316 25.9 12.2 n/a
1992 380 25.0 15.2 83.4
1993 559 30.0 18.6 93
1994 544 33.0 16.5 94.9
1995 525 31.8 16.5 94.9
1996 525 31.8 16.5 94.9
1997 521 31.7 16.4 72.2
1998 361 23.4 15.4 79.8
1999 332 23.1 14.4 84
2000 356 24.3 14.7 92.7
2001 430 25.8 16.7 47.7
2002 494 36.9 13.4 74.1
2003 494 36.9 13.4 74.1
2004 499 38.7 12.9 58.1
2005 504 35.8 14.1 89.1
2006 516 34.7 14.9 67.6
2007 510 36.5 14.0 47.8
2008 461 35.4 13.0 53.1
2009 541 42.0 12.9 35.3
2010 581 39.9 14.5 17
2011 594 42.9 13.8 8.1
2012 593 34.8 17.0 3
2013 594 34.4 17.2 99
2014 598 n/a n/a n/a
2015 631 36.0 17.5 90.2
2016 595 41.0 14.5 99.5
2017 601 36.7 16.3 86.7
2018 535 38.9 13.7 98.7
2019 516 37.7 13.6 98.6
2020 508 35.7 14.2 98.8
2021 510 35.0 14.5 99.4
2022 438 33.0 13.2 100
2023 454 32.9 13.7 99.3
2024 435 33.2 13.0 99.8

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 Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,044 (9.9%) $9,544 (90.1%) $10,588
2020 $1,156 (11.0%) $9,377 (89.0%) $10,533
2021 $1,944 (17.9%) $8,931 (82.1%) $10,875

Data source: Texas Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2749th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3557th of 4647 Elementary schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary)3246
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3638
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary)5138
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4840
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary)2515
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4329
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary)5610
 46%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4433
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary)3337
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4343
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary)4327
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))5440
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary)3540
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4628
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students516454
 12%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic512454
 11.3%
Pacific Islander00
White30
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.6%99.3%
 0.7%


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Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary ranks 3006th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Veterans Middle
High : Rio Grande City High School

Students at Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 435 students attended Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary.


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