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Garza El

6300 N 29TH ST, MCALLEN, TX 78504

Top 25% School in Texas

Ranked 1630 of 5501 in Texas

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Garza El

6300 N 29TH ST, MCALLEN, TX 78504

Top 25% School in Texas

Ranked 1630 of 5501 in Texas

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About Garza El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 65% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
445
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.62%
Asian 1.12%
Hispanic 92.81%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0.45%
Native Am. 0%
White
5.62%
Asian
1.12%
Hispanic
92.81%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0.45%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 445
48.76%
217 Female
51.24%
228 Male

Student Population

445 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

296 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Garza El Contact Information

Address

6300 N 29TH ST, MCALLEN, TX 78504

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Phone

(956) 971-4554

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TOP 1630 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Garza El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM - 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Reynaldo G. Garza Elementary has shown consistent improvement in its STAAR reading performance, placing it among the stronger McAllen ISD elementary campuses on recent accountability reports. The school is currently integrating new reading enrichment resources for its third and fourth-grade students.

FAQ

Q1. What makes Garza Elementary stand out among McAllen ISD campuses?

Ans. Reynaldo G. Garza Elementary is known for its experienced teaching staff and strong reading performance, consistently placing above district averages on state assessments.

Q2. Does Garza Elementary offer any programs beyond core academic subjects?

Ans. The campus provides UIL academic participation, fine arts instruction, and campus clubs that give Garza Elementary students well-rounded opportunities outside core classes.

Q3. Are there counseling services available for students at Garza Elementary?

Ans. Reynaldo G. Garza Elementary has a campus counselor who supports students with academic guidance, social-emotional development, and family resource referrals.

Q4. What wellness programs exist for students at Garza Elementary?

Ans. Students at Garza Elementary participate in physical education classes and benefit from McAllen ISD's student health and wellness policies maintained across all elementary campuses.

Q5. How do families register for enrollment at Garza Elementary?

Ans. Families interested in enrolling at Reynaldo G. Garza Elementary can complete registration through the McAllen ISD enrollment portal and verify attendance zone eligibility.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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