Best Schools in Santa Cruz, TX
Santa Cruz, TX has 9 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,099 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Santa Cruz greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Santa Cruz, TX
The top high schools in Santa Cruz, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rio Grande City H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1774 Students
Best Middle Schools in Santa Cruz, TX
The top middle schools in Santa Cruz, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ringgold Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 722 Students
2. Veterans Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 801 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Santa Cruz, TX
The top elementary schools in Santa Cruz, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ringgold El
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
2. Dr Mario E Ramirez El
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Projected Test Scores
Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students
3. John & Olive Hinojosa El
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Projected Test Scores
Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 452 Students
4. Roque Guerra Jr El
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Projected Test Scores
Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 639 Students
5. La Union El
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Projected Test Scores
Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
6. Alberto And Celia Barrera El
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Projected Test Scores
Rio Grande City Grulla Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Santa Cruz, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Santa Cruz, TX has a total population of 741 with 39% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 58%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Santa Cruz, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Santa Cruz, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Santa Cruz, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Santa Cruz, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Santa Cruz, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Santa Cruz, TX
How many schools are in Santa Cruz, TX?
Santa Cruz, TX has 9 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,099 students in total.
How do schools in Santa Cruz perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Santa Cruz score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Santa Cruz greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Santa Cruz?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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