Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School's student population of 180 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6276 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
89%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School's ranking?
Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School is ranked #6276 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School?
180 students attend Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School?
Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School offer ?
Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School part of?
Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School is part of Dr M L Garza-Gonzalez Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School located?
Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School is located in the Central City neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX. There are 29 other public schools located in Central City.
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