Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Garcia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11-19%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
95%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Garcia Elementary School?
180 students attend Garcia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Garcia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garcia Elementary School?
Garcia Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garcia Elementary School offer ?
Garcia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Garcia Elementary School part of?
Garcia Elementary School is part of Alice Independent School District.
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