Top Rankings
Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,644 students in Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
15 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
9,644 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
728 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District, which is ranked #985 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#996 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
9,591 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
53%
# Black Students
1 Student
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
32 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
n/a
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
814
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
599
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
626
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
652
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
630
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
650
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
654
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
684
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
707
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
679
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
843
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
705
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
699
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
702
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,625 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,957 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$141 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$135 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,625
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,957
$14,148
Best Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Preparatory For Early College High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
144 Fm 3167
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4254
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4254
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Grulla Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
443 Old Military Rd
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4260
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4260
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 S Fort Ringgold
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4421
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4421
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8001 Trophy Rd
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4413
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4413
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 W Eisenhower St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4786
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4786
Grades: PK-5
| 796 students
Rank: #66.
Grulla High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6884 E Hwy 83
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4294
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4294
Grades: 9-12
| 761 students
Rank: #77.
La Union Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Ne Hwy 83
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4384
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4384
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #88.
Rio Grande City High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5726 Fm 755
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 488-6000
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 488-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,774 students
Rank: #99.
Roque Guerra Jr Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W Main St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4773
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4773
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #1010.
Veterans Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W Eisenhower St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4828
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4828
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: #1111.
John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2448 Embassy St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4366
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4366
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1212.
Ringgold Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
144 Fm 3167
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4462
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4462
Grades: 6-8
| 722 students
Rank: #1313.
Alto Bonito Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
753 Fm 2360
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4238
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4238
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #1414.
Grulla Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Fm 2360
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4335
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 370-4335
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #1515.
Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Lopez St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 716-6917
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 716-6917
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District?
Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District manages 15 public schools serving 9,644 students.
What is the rank of Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District?
Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District is ranked #985 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District?
100% of Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District?
Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,957 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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