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#6881 of 8,552 schools in TX

Pete Gallego EL

Elementary School · Eagle Pass ISD · Eagle Pass, TX

An Eagle Pass ISD elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

587 MADISON ST, Eagle Pass, TX 78852

  • Math 44% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+0.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$12,625
Chronic Absenteeism33.3%

Students at Pete Gallego EL score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency44%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 35 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

83.3%

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 Pete Gallego 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,051/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eagle Pass), 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

$52,295

Median home value

$150,200

Median rent

$789/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

68.6%

Poverty rate

22.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78852; 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
Seco Mines ELEnrollment path unverified4.11–61.8 mi341Compare →
Liberty ELEnrollment path unverified7.81–63.0 mi499Compare →
Nellie Mae Glass ELEnrollment path unverified4.71–63.3 mi430Compare →
Armando Cerna ELEnrollment path unverified6.61–63.5 mi600Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Eagle Pass ISD

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#16 of 24
District spending per student
$12,625NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
33.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pete Gallego EL is listed in EAGLE PASS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pete Gallego EL

Pete Gallego EL is a public elementary school in Eagle Pass, TX, part of Eagle Pass ISD, serving approximately 336 students in grades 1st-6th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,881 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pete Gallego EL

What grades does Pete Gallego EL serve?

Pete Gallego EL serves students in grades 1st through 6th.

How many students attend Pete Gallego EL?

Pete Gallego EL has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pete Gallego EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Pete Gallego EL is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pete Gallego EL rank in TX?

Pete Gallego EL ranks #6,881 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Pete Gallego EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Pete Gallego EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Pete Gallego EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pete Gallego EL has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pete Gallego EL a charter school?

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

Is Pete Gallego EL a Title I school?

No, Pete Gallego EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pete Gallego EL?

83.3% of students at Pete Gallego 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
1st – 6th
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Maverick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.3%
Area population (ZIP 78852)
56,933
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
29.9
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 78852; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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