DR M L GARZA-GONZALEZ CHARTER SCHOOL

DR M L GARZA-GONZALEZ CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter school that is part of the DR M L GARZA-GONZALEZ CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX with about 171 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. 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 9 teachers, DR M L GARZA-GONZALEZ CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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. M.L. Garza-Gonzalez Charter School is a public charter school located in Corpus Christi, Texas, operating under the oversight of the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD). The school is primarily recognized for its commitment to serving students who may benefit from an alternative educational environment, often focusing on personalized learning strategies to help students who are at risk of dropping out or who require a more flexible academic approach to succeed.

The school emphasizes a supportive, student-centered culture designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and providing targeted interventions, Dr. M.L. Garza-Gonzalez aims to provide its students with the necessary resources to earn their high school diplomas and prepare for post-secondary opportunities, whether in higher education or the workforce. It serves as a vital resource for families in the Corpus Christi area looking for an educational pathway that prioritizes individual student needs and credit recovery.

For more information, contact DR M L GARZA-GONZALEZ CHARTER SCHOOL at (361) 881-9988 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4129 GREENWOOD DR
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78416
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DR M L GARZA-GONZALEZ CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX with about 171 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
171
Teachers:
9
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 171 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DR M L GARZA-GONZALEZ CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
92.4%
Black or African American
4.7%
White
2.3%
Asian
0.6%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

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.