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Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 651 students

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Posted April 17, 2011

Focus of the school is on college readiness as exemplified in the Destination College program. Each grade level has adopted a different college/university as its mascot. Students learn about the college/university through the year and about what it means to be prepared to go to college. This program was developed under the current Principal.


Posted January 22, 2010

This is a TEA recognized school, which is awesome considering the school is only about 3 years old. The staff is always courteous and hard-working. There is a lot of transition in the district right now as far as top-management, and the recent tax rate election did not pass, but these challenges have in no way affected the quality of education that the students receive and that's what's most important.


Posted August 10, 2009

Garcia was a great school for my kids. They are both honor roll students and are offered many academic opportunities. They are challenged by their work and love their teachers. As a student I highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2009

Taking in to account that the school has been operating for less than a year; I believe that we have a great institution that is mainly focuse on education our kids. All extracurricular activities will come along with the parents help and support. I do Thank you for the effort.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2009

As the previous person mention; our priority shall be education and dicipline at this point in their lives. The fun games and extracurricular activities can be provided at home while the school gains more support from parents and state.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2009

I feel this is the worst school and school district that I have ever seen. I came from California and even worked for LAUSD. They had better education systems in place in California than they do here. The children are taught only to get good scores on the TAKS test, not at the actual level they should be taught at. The levels of education being taught here are inferior to other locations. The staff doesn't discipline the children correctly. Many of the children 'cuss' and are out of control. This is not even a safe place to send your children. It is also ridiculous to spend our tax money on P.E. teachers in an elementary school. I want my tax money spent on actual education-education that will help my children in the future. After all, our children's education directly affects our future and the future of the world.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2008

Very disappointed that my daughter in grade 3 has nothing to play with during lunch. Smaller playgrounds are very unsafe due to the amount of children using them at the same time. Lunches are set up so children can make no choices but are told where to sit and how load they can talk. No parent involvement is welcomed. They would rather turn you away. Like the mother said below the teacher do teach our children well. Next school think about investing in playground equipment rather than so many cork boards that are not being used.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2008

Parents are not welcomed into this school like we are in other schools. Principle seems like she wants no parent involvement. Lunch is eaten military style where children are told where to sit and when to go outside. Every child must face the stage and not one another. Teachers do a great job teaching.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2008

this is the best school my son has attended. the staff is excellent and are always friendly and willing to lend a hand with students. i am pleased with the programs they have to offer. i am pleased that they work with the children that have behavior problems, most schools would just turn their backs on those children. here, children are given a chance and are taught that they are important and can be anything they set their mind to. big thanks to the principal, assistant principal, the teachers and the entire staff. keep up the awesome work!!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
82%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students94%
Female88%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female94%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students86%
Female83%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female82%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)94%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students93%
Female88%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English91%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students84%
Female81%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English88%
Migrant50%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 87% 48%
White 10% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Black 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 5%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 30%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 65%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 33%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 24%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 9%N/A23%
21 or more years 24%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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6550 Westside Dr
El Paso, TX 79932
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