DR R E MARGO EL

DR R E MARGO EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WESLACO ISD school district, located in WESLACO, TX with about 941 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, DR R E MARGO EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dr. R.E. Margo Elementary is a public school located in Weslaco, Texas, serving as part of the Weslaco Independent School District (WISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the holistic growth of its students. Serving a diverse community, the school focuses on providing a strong foundation in core subjects while integrating technology and extracurricular activities to engage young learners and prepare them for future academic success.

The campus reflects the district’s commitment to community involvement and educational equity. By prioritizing personalized instruction and maintaining a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students, Dr. R.E. Margo Elementary aims to cultivate a culture of lifelong learning. The school is well-regarded for its efforts to close achievement gaps and ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing educational landscape.

For more information, contact DR R E MARGO EL at (956) 969-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1701 S BRIDGE AVE
WESLACO, TX 78596-7997
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DR R E MARGO EL is a public Title I school in WESLACO, TX with about 941 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
WESLACO ISD
Total Students:
941
Teachers:
56.08
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 941 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DR R E MARGO EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
97.1%
White
2.4%
Two or more races
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.