Aida C Escobar Elementary School

901 W Kelly St
Pharr, TX 78577
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Aida C Escobar Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 614 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Aida C Escobar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Aida C Escobar Elementary School's student population of 614 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
614 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Aida C Escobar Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aida C Escobar Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
#5203 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
37%
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38%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
100%
53%
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Black
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13%
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White
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26%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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3%
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0.00
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
1%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aida C Escobar Elementary School's ranking?
Aida C Escobar Elementary School is ranked #5203 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Aida C Escobar Elementary School?
614 students attend Aida C Escobar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Aida C Escobar Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aida C Escobar Elementary School?
Aida C Escobar Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aida C Escobar Elementary School offer ?
Aida C Escobar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Aida C Escobar Elementary School part of?
Aida C Escobar Elementary School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 614 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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