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School Comparison

DOWNS FINE ARTS ACADEMY
vs.
RAUL GARZA JR STEAM ACADEMY

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

DOWNS FINE ARTS ACADEMY
RAUL GARZA JR STEAM ACADEMY
  • RAUL GARZA JR STEAM ACADEMY reported a higher gifted & talented than DOWNS FINE ARTS ACADEMY (39 vs. 33).
  • DOWNS FINE ARTS ACADEMY reported a higher chronically absent students than RAUL GARZA JR STEAM ACADEMY (83 vs. 81).
  • RAUL GARZA JR STEAM ACADEMY reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than DOWNS FINE ARTS ACADEMY (1 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 3 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

DOWNS FINE ARTS ACADEMY reported a higher chronically absent students than RAUL GARZA JR STEAM ACADEMY (83 vs. 81).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

RAUL GARZA JR STEAM ACADEMY reported a higher gifted & talented than DOWNS FINE ARTS ACADEMY (39 vs. 33).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

RAUL GARZA JR STEAM ACADEMY reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than DOWNS FINE ARTS ACADEMY (1 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

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

9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at RAUL GARZA JR STEAM ACADEMY

1 metric was reported by RAUL GARZA JR STEAM ACADEMY. Comparable data for DOWNS FINE ARTS ACADEMY is missing or suppressed.

Students per counselor
399:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
DOWNS FINE ARTS ACADEMY
$13,443.98
RAUL GARZA JR STEAM ACADEMY
$13,443.98
Local revenue share
DOWNS FINE ARTS ACADEMY
14.6%
RAUL GARZA JR STEAM ACADEMY
14.6%
State revenue share
DOWNS FINE ARTS ACADEMY
57.4%
RAUL GARZA JR STEAM ACADEMY
57.4%
Federal revenue share
DOWNS FINE ARTS ACADEMY
28%
RAUL GARZA JR STEAM ACADEMY
28%
District chronic absenteeism rate
DOWNS FINE ARTS ACADEMY
35.2%
RAUL GARZA JR STEAM ACADEMY
35.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Cameron County
$51,334
Cameron County
$51,334
Poverty rate
Cameron County
24.4%
Cameron County
24.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cameron County
20.6%
Cameron County
20.6%
Unemployment rate
Cameron County
5.2%
Cameron County
5.2%
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.