Rio Grande City Grulla ISD School District
School District · Rio Grande City, Texas
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,835
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,835
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Rio Grande City Grulla ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rio Grande City Grulla ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Preparatory for Early College H S
Rio Grande City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Grulla EL
Rio Grande City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
General Ricardo Sanchez EL
Rio Grande City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#554 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below 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 #554 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Rio Grande City Grulla ISD's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Preparatory for Early College H S (9.3/10), Grulla EL (7.6/10), and General Ricardo Sanchez EL (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preparatory for Early College H S | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Grulla EL | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | General Ricardo Sanchez EL | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Grulla H S | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Rio Grande City H S | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Alto Bonito EL | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Dr Mario E Ramirez EL | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Veterans Middle | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | La Union EL | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Grulla Middle | 5.8 / 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. The district invests $13,835 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Rio Grande City Grulla ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Preparatory for Early College H S, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Rio Grande City Grulla ISD students show an average math proficiency of 56.7% and ELA proficiency of 54.4%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD with test data.
Schools in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
15 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Rio Grande City
- Total Enrollment
- 9,482
- Teachers (FTE)
- 722
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data 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 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD?
Rio Grande City Grulla ISD spends $13,835 per student per year.
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?
Preparatory for Early College H S is the highest-rated school in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD with a composite score of 9.3/10.
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 56.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.4%. 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 6.2/10 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.4%
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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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