Buena Vista El, Del Rio TX - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Buena Vista El

Buena Vista Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Del Rio, a town in southwest Texas. The school sits within San Felipe-Del Rio CISD and enrolls a small student population, with substantial economic need. A little more than half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with small populations of white, Asian, and biracial students.

On state math testing, students show modest proficiency. Third grade math proficiency runs below the midpoint, fourth grade slightly lower, and fifth grade noticeably stronger. English language arts performance is more uneven. Third grade ELA proficiency sits near half the cohort; fourth grade performs substantially higher; fifth grade holds steady at a solid level. Science proficiency in fifth grade is quite low, which may warrant attention if parents care about science preparation.

Across all tested subjects and grade levels, Buena Vista sits above the midpoint among the two school districts that make up Val Verde County's comparison set. The school performs comparatively better in ELA, where its students meet or exceed standards at higher rates, than in math, where mastery is less frequent. The proficiency index of reported standards-met rates places the school ahead of the county minimum and closer to the county median.

The district itself is actively building out specialized pathways. Three elementary schools in the district, including other buildings but not Buena Vista, house the Elementary STEM Academy, an immersion model using integrated project-based learning throughout the year. The district also operates New Tech Academies at the middle school level, emphasizing real-world problem-solving. These programs shape the overall district culture and offer choice to families who prefer project-based instruction, though Buena Vista follows a regular school model.

A major facilities bond was proposed in November 2025. The ballot measure included classroom and cafeteria expansions specifically at Buena Vista, alongside a new freshman center, a brick-and-mortar elementary STEM magnet school, and middle school upgrades. The district stated the investment would not increase the property tax rate for debt service. Search results did not confirm whether the bond passed.

Del Rio's housing market is moderately priced relative to state and national benchmarks. Monthly mortgage estimates are notably lower than rent, making ownership the more affordable pathway for households with down-payment capacity. Rental rates have climbed modestly year over year. Families should verify current enrollment options directly with the school and district, as the newer STEM magnet may draw families seeking that model away from traditional elementary programs.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 337%

School 37% · District 36% · ▲ 1 pts above district

▼ 3 pts below state median

Grade 435%

School 35% · District 33% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▼ 6 pts below state median

Grade 542%

School 42% · District 41% · ▲ 1 pts above district

▲ 1 pts above state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 351%

School 51% · District 41% · ▲ 10 pts above district

▲ 5 pts above state median

Grade 467%

School 67% · District 45% · ▲ 22 pts above district

▲ 18 pts above state median

Grade 557%

School 57% · District 53% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 3 pts above state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

Science

Grade 518%

School 18% · District 15% · ▲ 3 pts above district

▼ 5 pts below state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

This schoolSAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income32%Higher-income76%44 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income59%Higher-income80%21 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income47%Higher-income70%23 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income23%Higher-income54%31 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income26%Higher-income50%24 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income36%Higher-income51%15 pp gap