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7.6avg / 10

Rio Grande City Grulla ISD School District

School District · Rio Grande City, Texas

Students: 9,482
Teachers (FTE): 722

Avg Rating

7.6

out of 10

Schools

15

9 elem, 3 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

9,482

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

How this district compares

Texas rank

#99 of 900

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.2

above Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,835

+$867 vs Texas median

District size

9,482 students

Much larger than Texas median

The short answer

Rio Grande City Grulla ISD ranks #99 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Rio Grande City Grulla ISD's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are General Ricardo Sanchez EL (9.5/10), Dr Mario E Ramirez EL (9.1/10), and Grulla H S (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
General Ricardo Sanchez EL

STAAR proficiency rose +22.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Rio Grande City Grulla ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1General Ricardo Sanchez EL9.5 / 10
2Dr Mario E Ramirez EL9.1 / 10
3Grulla H S8.5 / 10
4Roque Guerra JR EL8.4 / 10
5Ringgold EL8.1 / 10
6Alto Bonito EL8.0 / 10
7Grulla Middle7.9 / 10
8Preparatory for Early College H S7.9 / 10
9John & Olive Hinojosa EL7.5 / 10
10Ringgold Middle7.3 / 10

See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Rio Grande City Grulla ISD

Rio Grande City Grulla ISD is a Rio Grande City, Texas school district serving 15 schools.The district educates 9,482 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. District-level spending was $13,835 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.6/10, Rio Grande City Grulla ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is General Ricardo Sanchez EL, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.

In standardized testing, Rio Grande City Grulla ISD students show an average math proficiency of 56.0% and ELA proficiency of 54.0%.

The district includes 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency56.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency54.0%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD with test data.

District Details

State
Texas
City
Rio Grande City
Total Enrollment
9,482
Teachers (FTE)
722
District spending per student
$13,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
47.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD?

Rio Grande City Grulla ISD has 15 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Rio Grande City Grulla ISD?

The average composite rating for Rio Grande City Grulla ISD is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD?

Rio Grande City Grulla ISD's district-level spending was $13,835 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD is 13.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD?

General Ricardo Sanchez EL is the highest-rated school in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What are the test scores in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD?

Across schools in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Rio Grande City Grulla ISD compare to other districts in Texas?

Rio Grande City Grulla ISD has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.6/10
Math Proficiency
56.0%
ELA Proficiency
54.0%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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