Hector P Garcia El
Temple, TX · Temple ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, fringe
3,336th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 24%· Stable
2525 LAVENDUSKY DR, Temple, TX 76501
(254)215-6100NCES ID 484233007789Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Hector P Garcia El 3,336th 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 24% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 24th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 203 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 484 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1998, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.8% | 75.2% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| White | 10.0% | 10.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 16.8% | 9.7% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 4.1% | ▲ 3.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1998. 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 $193K in zip 76501 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Hector P Garcia El in?
Hector P Garcia El is part of the Temple ISD district in Temple, Texas.
Is Hector P Garcia El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hector P Garcia El 3,336th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Hector P Garcia El?
Hispanic 75%, White 11%, Black 10%, Two or more races 4% (484 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hector P Garcia El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76501 is $193K 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.