Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District is a public school district
based in Rio Grande City
, Texas
(USA
).
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
including the cities of Rio Grande City and La Grulla
, and several census-designated places.
Census-designated places served by RGCCISD include:
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
based in Rio Grande City
Rio Grande City, Texas
Rio Grande City is a city in and the county seat of Starr County, Texas, United States. The population was 13,834 at the 2010 census. The city is 41 miles west of McAllen. It is the hometown of former Commander of U.S. Forces in Iraq, General Ricardo Sanchez. The city also holds the March record...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
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).
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
Catchment area
The district serves communities in southeastern Starr CountyStarr County, Texas
Starr County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2010, its population was 60,968. Its county seat is Rio Grande City. The county is named for James Harper Starr, who served as Secretary of the Treasury of the Republic of Texas. It is part of the Rio Grande City-Roma, TX,...
including the cities of Rio Grande City and La Grulla
La Grulla, Texas
La Grulla is a city in Starr County, Texas, United States, founded by Juan Santiago Longoria in 1836...
, and several census-designated places.
Census-designated places served by RGCCISD include:
- Alto BonitoAlto Bonito, TexasAlto Bonito is a census-designated place in Starr County, Texas, United States. The population was 569 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Alto Bonito is located at ....
- El RefugioEl Refugio, TexasEl Refugio is a census-designated place in Starr County, Texas, United States. The population was 221 at the 2000 census.-Geography:El Refugio is located at ....
- La Casita-GarciasvilleLa Casita-Garciasville, TexasLa Casita-Garciasville is a census-designated place in Starr County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,177 at the 2000 census.-Geography:La Casita-Garciasville is located at ....
- Las LomasLas Lomas, TexasLas Lomas is a census-designated place in Starr County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,684 at the 2000 census. Las Lomas is one of several colonias in Starr County, within the Rio Grande Valley region...
- La PuertaLa Puerta, TexasLa Puerta is a census-designated place in Starr County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,636 at the 2000 census.-Geography:La Puerta is located at ....
- La VictoriaLa Victoria, TexasLa Victoria is a census-designated place in Starr County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,683 at the 2000 census.-Geography:La Victoria is located at ....
- Los AlvarezLos Alvarez, TexasLos Alvarez is a census-designated place in Starr County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,434 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Los Alvarez is located at ....
(partial) - Los VillarealesLos Villareales, TexasLos Villareales is a census-designated place in Starr County, Texas, United States. The population was 930 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Los Villareales is located at ....
(most) - Santa CruzSanta Cruz, TexasSanta Cruz is a census-designated place in Starr County, Texas, United States. The population was 630 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Santa Cruz is located at ....
High School (Grades 9-12)
- RGCCISD Grulla High School (Gators)http://www.rgccisd.org/Grulla%20%20High%20School/index.htm
- Rio Grande City High School (Rattlers) http://www.rgccisd.org/High%20School/RATTLERS/index.htm
Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)
- Grulla Middle School
- Ringgold Middle School
- Veterans Middle School
Elementary Schools (Grades PK-5)
- Alto Bonito Elementary School
- Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary School
- Grulla Elementary School
- John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary School
- La Union Elementary School
- North Grammar Elementary School
- Dr. Mario E. Ramirez Elementary School
- Ringgold Elementary School
- General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary School
- Marcelo Garcia Elementary School for the gifted and talented