Needs Improvement
#7830 of 8,552 schools in TX
Ruben C Rodriguez EL
Elementary School · EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
P O BOX 127, Edcouch, TX 78538
Enrollment
454
Student-Teacher
15.7:1
Score
3.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
454
Student-Teacher
15.7:1
Score
3.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#7,830 of 8,552
In Edcouch
#7 of 9
public schools
In district
#7 of 9
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
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Ruben C Rodriguez EL
Elementary School in Edcouch · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ruben C Rodriguez EL
Ruben C Rodriguez EL is a public elementary school in Edcouch, TX, part of EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD. Ruben C Rodriguez EL serves approximately 454 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Ruben C Rodriguez EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,830 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Ruben C Rodriguez EL show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.7 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 3.9
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
36% of students at Ruben C Rodriguez EL were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Ruben C Rodriguez EL — Students at Ruben C Rodriguez EL score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.4/10.
How Ruben C Rodriguez EL Compares
See how Ruben C Rodriguez EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
P O BOX 127, Edcouch, TX 78538
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ruben C Rodriguez EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. IDEA ELSA ACADEMY (rated 7.8/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Elsa), which scores notably higher. Another option is JOHN F KENNEDY EL (rated 6.5/10, 5.9 miles away, in nearby Edinburg), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PFC MARIO YBARRA EL (rated 6.5/10, 6.7 miles away, in nearby Weslaco), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Edcouch, see our Edcouch schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JORGE R GUTIERREZ EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Edcouch | 0.2 mi | 2.6 |
| EDCOUCH-ELSA H S ACADEMY Edcouch | 0.2 mi | 4.4 |
| EDCOUCH-ELSA H S Edcouch | 0.3 mi | 4.4 |
| CARLOS TRUAN J H Edcouch | 0.6 mi | 4.5 |
| DAVID YBARRA FINE ARTS ACADEMY Edcouch | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| L B J EL Edcouch | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
| IDEA ELSA COLLEGE PREPARATORY Elsa | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| IDEA ELSA ACADEMY Elsa | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| SANTIAGO GARCIA EL Edcouch | 1.0 mi | 3.7 |
| KENNEDY EL Edcouch | 1.6 mi | 2.9 |
| LA VILLA EARLY COLLEGE H S La Villa | 2.7 mi | 4.2 |
| LA VILLA MIDDLE La Villa | 3.1 mi | 5.6 |
| JOSE BERNABE MUNOZ EL La Villa | 3.1 mi | 4.9 |
| MONTE ALTO H S Monte Alto | 5.4 mi | 5.1 |
| ROBERTO GARATE EL Monte Alto | 5.4 mi | 5.2 |
| JOSE BORREGO MIDDLE Monte Alto | 5.4 mi | 6.6 |
| MARIA ALICIA P MUNOZ EL Donna | 5.6 mi | 4.3 |
| JOHN F KENNEDY EL Edinburg | 5.9 mi | 6.5 |
| PFC MARIO YBARRA EL Weslaco | 6.7 mi | 6.5 |
| SAN CARLOS EL Edinburg | 6.1 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78538 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$38,904
Median Home Value
$87,300
Median Rent
$586/mo
Population
10,740
College Educated
11.2%
Homeownership
71.9%
Avg Commute
23.6 min
Poverty Rate
35.6%
Median Age
34.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ruben C Rodriguez EL
What grades does Ruben C Rodriguez EL serve?
Ruben C Rodriguez EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ruben C Rodriguez EL?
Ruben C Rodriguez EL has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruben C Rodriguez EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruben C Rodriguez EL is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ruben C Rodriguez EL rank in TX?
Ruben C Rodriguez EL ranks #7,830 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Ruben C Rodriguez EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Ruben C Rodriguez EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Ruben C Rodriguez EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ruben C Rodriguez EL has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ruben C Rodriguez EL a charter school?
No, Ruben C Rodriguez EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ruben C Rodriguez EL a Title I school?
No, Ruben C Rodriguez EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ruben C Rodriguez EL?
90.1% of students at Ruben C Rodriguez 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (956) 262-6062
Resources & Links
District
EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD- District Enrollment
- 4,398
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,208
- District Rank
- #7 of 9
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