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#3829 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 45% in state
Manuel Guajardo JR EL
Elementary School · Texas City ISD · Texas City, TX
A Texas City ISD elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2020 21ST ST N, Texas City, TX 77590
- Math 33% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manuel Guajardo JR EL score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
73.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Manuel Guajardo JR EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,556/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Texas City), 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)
Median income
$63,274
Median home value
$168,400
Median rent
$1,179/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
50.2%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77590; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kohfeldt ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Heights ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Calvary Childhood Education MinistryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 15 | 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.
Texas City ISD
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #3 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,461NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manuel Guajardo JR EL is listed in TEXAS CITY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manuel Guajardo JR EL
Manuel Guajardo JR EL is a public elementary school in Texas City, TX, part of Texas City ISD, serving approximately 537 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,829 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manuel Guajardo JR EL
What grades does Manuel Guajardo JR EL serve?
Manuel Guajardo JR EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Manuel Guajardo JR EL?
Manuel Guajardo JR EL has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manuel Guajardo JR EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Manuel Guajardo JR EL is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manuel Guajardo JR EL rank in TX?
Manuel Guajardo JR EL ranks #3,829 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Manuel Guajardo JR EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Manuel Guajardo JR 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 Manuel Guajardo JR EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manuel Guajardo JR EL has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Manuel Guajardo JR EL a charter school?
No, Manuel Guajardo JR EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manuel Guajardo JR EL a Title I school?
No, Manuel Guajardo JR EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manuel Guajardo JR EL?
73.7% of students at Manuel Guajardo JR 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Galveston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (409) 916-0300
- Area population (ZIP 77590)
- 33,145
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 77590; 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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