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Ruben Hinojosa El
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
500 S Rio Rico Rd, Mercedes, TX 78570 · (956) 512-2227 · Part of Mercedes Independent School District
Students
468
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
83%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Ruben Hinojosa El
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts below the state
- Next stop for Relampago kids: 2 schools
On the path
Where Relampago kids come from and go next.
PK–5Ruben Hinojosa ElYou are here
6–92 schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 41.8%
Location
Directions ↗
500 S Rio Rico Rd, Mercedes
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K45
Kindergarten59
Grade 168
Grade 269
Grade 377
Grade 479
Grade 571
Enrollment over time
507’20
446’21
492’22
487’23
468’24
Down 7.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 97%White 2%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.