Dr M L Garza-Gonzalez Charter School operates open enrollment schools and is based in South Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 91.6% Hispanic and 96.1% economically disadvantaged.
Charter schools are public schools authorized by the State Board of Education, but unlike independent school districts, their school boards are appointed by their operators, not elected. They still must comply with the Texas Public Information Act and hold public board meetings.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Charter Schools
NCES Type
City-Large
ESC Region
Corpus Christi
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The base average teaching salary was
$45,186
in 2025,
up
$8,090
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,981per year
—
State794thof 1,081
Region35thof 40
Peers129thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$41,641per year
+$6,889
since 2015
State1,070thof 1,182
Region43rdof 44
Peers157thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,041per year
+$17,183
since 2015
State1,019thof 1,191
Region42ndof 46
Peers129thof 165
All teachers
$45,186per year
+$8,090
since 2015
State1,192ndof 1,201
Region46thof 46
Peers167thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$44,981per year
State794thof 1,081
Region35thof 40
Peers129thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$41,641per year
State1,070thof 1,182
Region43rdof 44
Peers157thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,041per year
State1,019thof 1,191
Region42ndof 46
Peers129thof 165
All teachers
$45,186per year
State1,192ndof 1,201
Region46thof 46
Peers167thof 169
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.