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School Comparison

GARZA EL
vs.
CASTANEDA EL

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

GARZA EL
CASTANEDA EL
  • CASTANEDA EL reported a higher chronically absent students than GARZA EL (89 vs. 62).
  • CASTANEDA EL reported a higher students per counselor than GARZA EL (287.3:1 vs. 271.3:1).
  • GARZA EL reported a higher gifted & talented than CASTANEDA EL (49 vs. 36).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

CASTANEDA EL reported a higher chronically absent students than GARZA EL (89 vs. 62).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

GARZA EL reported a higher gifted & talented than CASTANEDA EL (49 vs. 36).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

GARZA EL reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than CASTANEDA EL (6 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

CASTANEDA EL reported a higher students per counselor than GARZA EL (287.3:1 vs. 271.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

10 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
GARZA EL
$13,409.43
CASTANEDA EL
$13,409.43
Local revenue share
GARZA EL
35.6%
CASTANEDA EL
35.6%
State revenue share
GARZA EL
39.3%
CASTANEDA EL
39.3%
Federal revenue share
GARZA EL
25%
CASTANEDA EL
25%
District chronic absenteeism rate
GARZA EL
25.4%
CASTANEDA EL
25.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Hidalgo County
$52,281
Hidalgo County
$52,281
Poverty rate
Hidalgo County
27.2%
Hidalgo County
27.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hidalgo County
20.3%
Hidalgo County
20.3%
Unemployment rate
Hidalgo County
6%
Hidalgo County
6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.