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Amanda Garza-Pena El

500 E FM 495, SAN JUAN, TX 78589

Ranked 2391 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.

Amanda Garza-Pena El

500 E FM 495, SAN JUAN, TX 78589

Ranked 2391 of 5501 in Texas

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About Amanda Garza-Pena El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 43%
Reading 39%
State average proficiency is 43% in Math and 39% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
578
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.35%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 99.65%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.35%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
99.65%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 578
48.44%
280 Female
51.56%
298 Male

Student Population

578 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

578 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Amanda Garza-Pena El Contact Information

Address

500 E FM 495, SAN JUAN, TX 78589

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Phone

(956) 354-2800

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TOP 2391 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Amanda Garza-Pena 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: 8:15 AM – 3:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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

Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary School hosted an Earth Adventure Enrichment Camp on March 28, 2026, allowing students an opportunity to experience nature and engage in outdoor learning activities. Activities included hands-on educational activities, interactive game-based educational experiences, and field trip incentives for those students participating in the event. The camp provides an opportunity to develop an awareness of the environment while engaging students in collaboration and active learning, and creating a positive and engaging atmosphere for families and children.

FAQ

Q1. What are the safety procedures at the Amanda Garza-Pena El?

Ans. The Amanda Garza-Pena El would be following certain safety procedures provided by the district, which would include controlled access to the campus, visitor registration systems, and conducting emergency evacuation drills, among other safety measures, to ensure the safety of the children.

Q2. Is it possible for parents to become involved in the activities at the Amanda Garza-Pena El?

Ans. Yes, parents can get involved in school activities through parent involvement programs such as Parent Teacher Association (PTA)/Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).

Q3. Is transportation provided by the Amanda Garza-Pena El to and from the school?

Ans. Transportation may be available depending on the zone in which the school lies and where the students live.

Q4. How are children with unique learning requirements catered to within the Amanda Garza-Pena El School system?

Ans. There will be certain support systems within the school for helping students with special needs.

Q5. Are there after-school care arrangements?

Ans. Yes, Amanda Garza-Pena El School offers after-school care for its students.

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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