Ruben Hinojosa El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mercedes, Texas 78570 · Mercedes ISD
#2958 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#33539 of 50,301 nationally
About Ruben Hinojosa El
Ruben Hinojosa El is a public elementary located in Mercedes, in the Mercedes ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 468 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2958th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 468.
There are 10 schools in Mercedes; Ruben Hinojosa El ranks 3rd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)38%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ruben Hinojosa El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ruben Hinojosa El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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518 students · 408 m away
Mercedes H S
Mercedes · Public high · Grades 9–12
903 students · 1.2 km away
John F Kennedy El
Mercedes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students · 2.0 km away
Mercedes Early Literacy Program
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189 students · 2.0 km away
Travis El
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478 students · 2.1 km away
Taylor El
Mercedes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students · 2.2 km away
Sgt William G Harrell Middle
Mercedes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students · 3.9 km away
South Texas ISD Health Professions
Mercedes · Public high · Grades 9–12
781 students · 4.1 km away
South Texas ISD Science Academy
Mercedes · Public high · Grades 9–12
840 students · 4.2 km away
A N Rico El
Weslaco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
780 students · 6.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ruben Hinojosa El a good school?
Ruben Hinojosa El has a Success Index (US) of 37.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2958 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ruben Hinojosa El rank in Texas?
Ruben Hinojosa El ranks #2958 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #33539 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ruben Hinojosa El?
Ruben Hinojosa El had 468 students in 2025.
Is Ruben Hinojosa El a elementary school or a high school?
Ruben Hinojosa El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ruben Hinojosa El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ruben Hinojosa El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.