A+
Excellent
98/100

Hector J Garcia Early College H S

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 5201 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Laredo, TX 78041
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 92% · Math 72% proficient · 97th percentile in Texas
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Texas for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

98
Repit Score
out of 100
383
Students
enrolled
21.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%97/100reading 99th percentile, math 95th percentile among Texas high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%88/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 90% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +69 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency92% (+52 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency72% (+37 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+9 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2019

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic92%72%reading +52 pts, math +43 pts99th percentile (list)
Low-income92%72%reading +56 pts, math +46 pts99th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5201 UNIVERSITY BLVD
City Laredo
ZIP Code 78041
District 4826790
NCES School ID 482679011365
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 78041

Understanding the community around Hector J Garcia Early College H S helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,696
Per Capita Income $29,429
Poverty Rate 15.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%
High School or Higher 73.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $194,100
Median Rent $914
Owner-Occupied 51.6%
Renter-Occupied 48.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hector J Garcia Early College H S.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 43.1%
Female 56.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 98.4%
White 0.3%
Black 0.3%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Races 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 383
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hector J Garcia Early College H S?
Hector J Garcia Early College H S has a Repit School Score of 98 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hector J Garcia Early College H S?
Hector J Garcia Early College H S has 383 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1.
What grades does Hector J Garcia Early College H S serve?
Hector J Garcia Early College H S serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hector J Garcia Early College H S receive per student?
Hector J Garcia Early College H S receives $18,187 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hector J Garcia Early College H S in 78041 ▼
Avg Home Value
$248,337
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,110
1-Year Change
+3.9%
% Renters
48.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026