A
Very Good
85/100

Santa Maria El

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3817 SANTA MARIA, Laredo, TX 78041
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 68th percentile in Texas
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

85
Repit Score
out of 100
522
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%68/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% 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 +43 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 proficiency42% (+2 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (−8 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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
Hispanic42%27%reading +10 pts, math -1 pts63rd percentile (list)
Low-income42%27%reading +14 pts, math +2 pts73rd 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 3817 SANTA MARIA
City Laredo
ZIP Code 78041
District 4826790
NCES School ID 482679003029
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 78041

Understanding the community around Santa Maria El 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 Santa Maria El.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 99.8%
Asian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 522
Teachers (FTE) 36.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Santa Maria El?
Santa Maria El has a Repit School Score of 85 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, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Santa Maria El?
Santa Maria El has 522 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Santa Maria El serve?
Santa Maria El serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Santa Maria El receive per student?
Santa Maria El receives $18,187 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Santa Maria El in 78041 ▼
Avg Home Value
$248,337
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,110
1-Year Change
+3.9%
% Renters
48.4%

Other Schools in 78041

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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