Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary

Summary:

Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Rio Grande City, Texas, with a student population of 474. The school is part of the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 566 out of 968 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school serves a predominantly Hispanic (98.73%) and economically disadvantaged (94.94%) student population, its academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools over the past decade. The school's proficiency rates on STAAR tests, particularly in reading and science, are generally below the state and district averages. This trend has been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic, with significant declines in student performance. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with English Language Learners and Gifted and Talented students struggling the most.

Interestingly, nearby schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla ISD, such as Alto Bonito Elementary, Grulla Elementary, and Ringgold Elementary, generally perform better on STAAR tests and have higher rankings than Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary, despite serving a similar student population. This suggests that factors beyond just demographics may be contributing to the academic performance differences. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending could be leveraged to implement more effective, evidence-based interventions and support programs to address the unique needs of its students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 8001 Trophy Rd
       Rio Grande City, TX  78582


(956) 370-4413

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

SchoolDigger Rank:
2732nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,382 Help


Students who attend Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary usually attend:

High:    Rio Grande City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  481

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.4%
Asian:
0.4%
White:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary ranks worse than 58.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th 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 41.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.4%), Asian (0.4%), White (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary is 13.5, which is the 4th 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 Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary is $15,382, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary 2732nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 43.87 2499th 3724 32.9%
2008 52.14 2085th 3768 44.7%
2009 54.36 2012th 3884 48.2%
2010 62.18 1645th 3937 58.2%
2011 77.06 690th 4095 83.2%
2012 9.41 4103rd 4206 2.4%
2013 27.12 3520th 4221 16.6%
2014 36.51 3081st 4260 27.7%
2015 50.50 2294th 4320 46.9%
2016 42.79 2667th 4286 37.8%
2017 21.19 3717th 4329 14.1%
2018 35.68 2820th 4359 35.3%
2019 33.81 3103rd 4479 30.7%
2021 15.29 4187th 4578 8.5%
2022 32.49 3215th 4581 29.8%
2023 32.12 3263rd 4647 29.8%
2024 41.49 2732nd 4675 41.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.13 1008th 3226 68.8%
2019 58.02 1186th 3333 64.4%
2021 21.97 3107th 3446 9.8%
2022 41.58 2135th 3487 38.8%
2023 45.86 1913th 3556 46.2%
2024 46.98 1795th 3638 50.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.92 2168th 3558 39.1%
2019 51.98 1313th 3684 64.4%
2021 40.21 2035th 3799 46.4%
2022 49.70 1598th 3952 59.6%
2024 35.12 2881st 4261 32.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.32 2085th 4264 51.1%
2019 48.04 2200th 4309 48.9%
2021 22.41 3891st 4451 12.6%
2022 45.75 2442nd 4477 45.5%
2023 44.73 2575th 4521 43.0%
2024 52.99 1984th 4560 56.5%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.69 90th 112 19.6%
2019 43.72 57th 93 38.7%
2021 41.64 32nd 56 42.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.22 2867th 4306 33.4%
2019 38.81 2755th 4348 36.6%
2021 17.32 4059th 4499 9.8%
2022 30.30 3403rd 4561 25.4%
2023 32.87 3227th 4588 29.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.64 2874th 3106 7.5%
2019 9.10 3100th 3184 2.6%
2021 2.76 2974th 3006 1.1%
2022 20.74 2682nd 2958 9.3%
2023 6.26 2910th 2980 2.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.53 730th 4240 82.8%
2019 73.26 654th 4295 84.8%
2021 24.22 3778th 4331 12.8%
2022 52.49 1927th 4461 56.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.99 2840th 4319 34.2%
2019 32.05 3196th 4357 26.6%
2021 16.09 4124th 4498 8.3%
2022 36.70 2945th 4563 35.5%
2023 34.71 3099th 4585 32.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.80 2470th 4168 40.7%
2019 40.53 2596th 4188 38.0%
2021 19.61 3918th 4329 9.5%
2022 38.36 2858th 4376 34.7%
2023 37.62 2914th 4401 33.8%
2024 48.46 2220th 4431 49.9%
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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

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Enrollment information for Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 411 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2007 1 0 0 452 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2008 1 0 1 452 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2009 3 0 2 452 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2010 2 0 4 529 1 n/a n/a 0 536
2011 1 0 8 536 1 0 0 0 546
2012 1 0 6 525 0 0 0 0 532
2013 3 0 3 542 2 0 0 0 550
2014 0 0 3 565 1 0 0 0 569
2015 0 0 2 512 0 0 0 0 514
2016 0 0 2 548 0 0 0 0 550
2017 1 0 0 545 0 0 0 0 546
2018 1 0 0 501 0 0 0 0 502
2019 1 0 0 494 0 0 0 0 495
2020 0 0 0 536 0 0 0 0 536
2021 1 1 0 504 0 0 0 0 506
2022 2 0 0 427 0 0 1 0 430
2023 4 0 2 468 0 0 0 0 474
2024 1 0 2 478 0 0 0 0 481

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 Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 411 28.0 14.7 66.9
2007 453 30.0 15.1 51.2
2008 454 27.9 16.3 37
2009 457 30.8 14.8 27.6
2010 536 33.6 15.9 14.2
2011 546 33.3 16.3 6.6
2012 532 44.7 11.8 0
2013 550 50.9 10.7 95.1
2014 569 34.0 16.7 96.7
2015 514 35.0 14.6 88.7
2016 550 36.0 15.2 89.3
2017 546 39.3 13.8 94.1
2018 502 39.2 12.7 92.4
2019 495 38.7 12.7 93.3
2020 536 38.2 14.0 94.6
2021 506 38.2 13.2 91.1
2022 430 34.3 12.5 92.8
2023 474 35.9 13.1 94.9
2024 481 35.5 13.5 93.3

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 Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 411 28.0 14.7 66.9
2007 453 30.0 15.1 51.2
2008 454 27.9 16.3 37
2009 457 30.8 14.8 27.6
2010 536 33.6 15.9 14.2
2011 546 33.3 16.3 6.6
2012 532 44.7 11.8 0
2013 550 50.9 10.7 95.1
2014 569 34.0 16.7 96.7
2015 514 35.0 14.6 88.7
2016 550 36.0 15.2 89.3
2017 546 39.3 13.8 94.1
2018 502 39.2 12.7 92.4
2019 495 38.7 12.7 93.3
2020 536 38.2 14.0 94.6
2021 506 38.2 13.2 91.1
2022 430 34.3 12.5 92.8
2023 474 35.9 13.1 94.9
2024 481 35.5 13.5 93.3

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 Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $821 (5.1%) $15,125 (94.9%) $15,946
2020 $753 (5.2%) $13,638 (94.8%) $14,392
2021 $1,481 (9.6%) $13,901 (90.4%) $15,382

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr Mario E Ramirez 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 3103rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3263rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary)3639
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3638
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary)3733
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4840
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary)3937
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4329
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary)4249
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4433
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary)3844
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))4343
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary)3935
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))5440
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary)3213
 19%
   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 Students495474
 4.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic494468
 5.3%
Pacific Islander00
White14
 300%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.3%94.9%
 1.6%


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Students at Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary ranks 2732nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Rio Grande City High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 481 students attended Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary.


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