The top reported proficiency rate is 56% in English language arts. The lowest is 29% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Ray H Darr El
Ray H Darr El is a public elementary school in Eagle Pass serving students in first through sixth grade. The school sits in a community shaped by its location on the Texas-Mexico border, where cross-border ties with Piedras Negras are woven into daily life. Downtown Eagle Pass has a historic character centered on local shops and restaurants near the Rio Grande, and the city has recently approved major capital investment in school facilities through a bond measure, signaling sustained commitment to school infrastructure.
The student body at Ray H Darr El is nearly entirely Hispanic and drawn heavily from economically disadvantaged households. The overwhelming majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic circumstances of families in the district. Enrollment sits at a modest level for an elementary school across its grade span.
On state assessments administered in the most recent year, the school's performance varies across subjects and grade levels. In English language arts, proficiency is stronger among upper elementary grades, with both fifth and sixth grade at about majority proficiency. Math proficiency trails behind, with fifth grade around forty percent and sixth grade approaching forty percent. Science proficiency in fifth grade sits substantially lower, in the lower thirty percent range. In the early elementary grades tested on a Spanish-language assessment version, the tested student counts were very small, and results are not reported due to low test numbers.
When looking at performance across all tested content, the school reports that roughly four in five students have reached "approaches" level, meaning they have grasped foundational skills, while about half of students meet grade-level standards. A smaller share, around one in five, achieve mastery. The pattern reflects a school where a substantial base of students is developing proficiency but where moving students into solid grade-level performance and advanced mastery remains a challenge.
State testing data for grades one through four administered on a Spanish version of the assessment are not available because the tested student counts are too small for results to be released. This reflects the composition of the school's early grades in relation to English-learner testing protocols. No prior-year trends are available to contextualize whether the school is improving, declining, or holding steady.
Ray H Darr El has no published information on special education enrollment rates, English learner identification, or teacher staffing. The school offers no visible public information on specialized programs, electives, or enrichment. A parent seeking details about these areas would benefit from contacting the school directly.
Eagle Pass ISD, the district that operates Ray H Darr El, recently passed a bond measure approved narrowly by voters in May 2026, the district's first bond in several years. The measure funds facilities improvements across district campuses and represents a long-term capital commitment to the schools, a factor that shapes the housing and financial stability context for families in the district.
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