Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garden Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 45-49% (which is higher 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 15:1 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garden Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Garden Park Elementary School's student population of 394 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garden Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden Park Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#3557 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
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
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden Park Elementary School's ranking?
Garden Park Elementary School is ranked #3557 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Garden Park Elementary School often compared to?
Garden Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garza Elementary School, Gonzalez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 Garden Park Elementary School?
394 students attend Garden Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Garden Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden Park Elementary School?
Garden Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garden Park Elementary School offer ?
Garden Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Garden Park Elementary School part of?
Garden Park Elementary School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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