Garcia El
Corpus Christi, TX · Corpus Christi ISD · Grades PK-5
2,788th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 37%▼ Declining
Garcia El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Garcia El 2,788th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 37% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2019 to 37th in 2025 — declining.
Garcia El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 249 students tested
Garcia El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 562 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.2% | 94.5% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| White | 7.4% | 3.2% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Black | 5.6% | 2.0% | ▼ 3.6 pts |
Homes near Garcia El
Typical home value $107K in zip 78416 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2005
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Garcia El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Dr M L Garza-Gonzalez Charter SchoolDr M L Garza-Gonzalez Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter3,390th of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 29% - –Kennedy ElWest Oso ISD · 0.8 mi away
- 5Fannin ElCorpus Christi ISD · 1.1 mi away2,448th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 43% - 1Travis ElCorpus Christi ISD · 1.2 mi away4,025th of 4,406
ELA 29% · Math 30% - 6Houston ElCorpus Christi ISD · 1.4 mi away1,971st of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 48% - 2Shaw SesCorpus Christi ISD · 1.4 mi away3,867th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 27% - 3West Oso ElWest Oso ISD · 1.6 mi away3,480th of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 31% - 7Los Encinos SesCorpus Christi ISD · 1.8 mi away1,434th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 52%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Garcia El in?
Garcia El is part of the Corpus Christi ISD district in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Is Garcia El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Garcia El 2,788th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Garcia El?
Hispanic 95%, White 3%, Black 2% (562 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Garcia El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78416 is $107K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.