Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School

505 Calle Del Norte
Laredo, TX 78041
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
428 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2387 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
97%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School's ranking?
Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School is ranked #2387 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School?
428 students attend Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School?
Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School offer ?
Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School part of?
Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School is part of United Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School located?
Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School is located in the North Point Hills neighborhood of Laredo, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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