Refugio El
Refugio, TX · Refugio ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, remote
4,105th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 7%▼ Declining
601 CROCKETT ST, Refugio, TX 78377
(361)526-4844NCES ID 483678004112Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Refugio El 4,105th 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 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 34th in 2019 to 7th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 134 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 316 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.4% | 74.7% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| White | 19.5% | 15.5% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Black | 7.3% | 6.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 2.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $134K in zip 78377 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2010
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Refugio El in?
Refugio El is part of the Refugio ISD district in Refugio, Texas.
Is Refugio El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Refugio El 4,105th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Refugio El?
Hispanic 75%, White 16%, Black 6%, Two or more races 3% (316 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Refugio El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78377 is $134K 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.