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#2687 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 31% in state

Alfonso Ramirez EL

Elementary School · Edinburg CISD · Edinburg, TX

An Edinburg CISD elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 990, Edinburg, TX 78540

  • Math 50% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.17 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+6.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$13,129
Chronic Absenteeism14.2%

Students at Alfonso Ramirez EL score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2010
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Alfonso Ramirez EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,033/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Edinburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Discovery SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–60.2 mi76Compare →
Kids Village Montessori LrnngPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.0 mi19Compare →
Gonzalez ELEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–51.3 mi792Compare →
Austin ELEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–5Not available349Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Edinburg CISD

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#15 of 42
District spending per student
$13,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alfonso Ramirez EL is listed in EDINBURG CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alfonso Ramirez EL

Alfonso Ramirez EL is a public elementary school in Edinburg, TX, part of Edinburg CISD, serving approximately 719 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,687 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alfonso Ramirez EL

What grades does Alfonso Ramirez EL serve?

Alfonso Ramirez EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Alfonso Ramirez EL?

Alfonso Ramirez EL has an enrollment of approximately 719 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfonso Ramirez EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Alfonso Ramirez EL is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alfonso Ramirez EL rank in TX?

Alfonso Ramirez EL ranks #2,687 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Alfonso Ramirez EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Alfonso Ramirez EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alfonso Ramirez EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alfonso Ramirez EL has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is Alfonso Ramirez EL a charter school?

No, Alfonso Ramirez EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alfonso Ramirez EL a Title I school?

No, Alfonso Ramirez EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alfonso Ramirez EL?

63.6% of students at Alfonso Ramirez EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
719
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hidalgo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.2%
Area population (ZIP 78540)
0
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78540; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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