The top reported proficiency rate is 29% in English language arts. The lowest is 11% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Iltexas Bg Ramirez El
ILTEXAS BG Ramirez Elementary is a charter school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Cleveland, part of the International Leadership of Texas network. The school enrolls a small to mid-sized student body drawn almost entirely from the surrounding area. The majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the student body is predominantly Hispanic. Demographic and economic data for the area show modest home values and rental costs, with a stable job market and median household income near the national standard.
The school's pedagogical identity centers on trilingual instruction in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese alongside a leadership curriculum modeled on United States Marine Corps principles. All students wear uniforms daily as part of the school's structure. This approach represents a deliberate choice different from traditional public school offerings and appeals to families seeking a specific educational model and school culture.
Academic performance data from state testing shows a school operating well below grade-level expectations. In fourth grade, where the largest tested sample appears, reading proficiency falls in the low range and math proficiency is similarly limited. Fifth-grade reading performance is somewhat stronger, at a midpoint between the lower grades, though still below grade-level standard. Third-grade data is sparse and insufficient to characterize. Science assessment results for fifth grade are not available due to very small test counts. The school's overall proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades places it in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in Liberty County.
The absence of multi-year trend data means it is not possible to determine whether performance is improving, stable, or declining. State testing data were reported for only the current year, so the reader cannot assess momentum.
ILTEXAS itself is in active expansion, having grown to serve students across multiple campuses statewide and added new K-8 schools in the Houston region for the 2024-2025 school year. The network is building a high school campus in the Liberty County area, scheduled to open in 2026, which will allow students to continue their education within the ILTexas system through graduation. This expansion creates a full K-12 pathway for families in the region and reflects the district's investment in the Liberty County market.
A parent considering this school should weigh the distinctive trilingual and leadership-based curriculum, the cost of uniforms and any incidental fees, and the school's current academic standing against their priorities for their child's education. The low state assessment results are a material consideration; a parent may want to look into further with the school what approaches are in place to improve foundational proficiency in reading and math, and what support the school offers for students who are not yet meeting grade-level standards.
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