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Ruiz Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 951 students

 

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Posted September 24, 2006

Excellent programs are being provided for Are students, especially in the computer lab. The availabitlity of art hardly exists! The school needs to provide more sports and music. Flag football is the only sport(extracurricular) activity I see being practiced after school. Parents are the ones in charge here. I believe this school is the only elementary with a mariachi group. This is awesome, but I wish I could see more students involved! Mr. Gonzalez, the music teacher, is the one in charge here! His group was highly recognized last year in San Antonio, Texas! I'm sure they will do it again! A yearbook group of people produced a nice looking yearbook in 05-06. It seems as though another one is in the works! There are many parents wishing to help out in the classrooms!
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

126 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

141 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
78%
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.

146 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

145 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

144 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
59%
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 Students87%
Female89%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education86%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female90%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
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

Math

All Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented96%

Reading

All Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented96%

Writing

All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students82%
Female89%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)54%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students79%
Female83%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
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 "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 100% 50%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Black 0% 13%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
White 0% 31%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 6%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 87%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 65%N/A17%
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 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 32%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 32%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs Caryn Y Fox
Fax number
  • (956) 473-3399

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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