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#3732 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 44% in state
Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL
Elementary School · Canutillo ISD · Canutillo, TX
A Canutillo ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
P O BOX 100, Canutillo, TX 79835
- Math 45% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low150/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,955
Median home value
$103,200
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
12.3%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
28.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79835; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose H Damian ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Calvary West Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 1–12 | 1.8 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Canutillo ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Santa Teresa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 487 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Canutillo ISD
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,658NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL is listed in CANUTILLO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL
Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL is a public elementary school in Canutillo, TX, part of Canutillo ISD, serving approximately 458 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,732 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL
What grades does Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL serve?
Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL?
Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL rank in TX?
Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL ranks #3,732 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL a charter school?
No, Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL a Title I school?
No, Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia EL?
58.7% of students at Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia 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
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (915) 877-1200
- Area population (ZIP 79835)
- 12,289
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
Official sources & links
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 79835; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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