Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1378 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)63%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School's ranking?
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School is ranked #1378 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School often compared to?
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harry Shimotsu Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School?
462 students attend Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School?
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School offer ?
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School part of?
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School is part of Sharyland Independent School District.
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