Serving 554 students in grades 6-8, Jaime Escalante Middle 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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jaime Escalante Middle serves the southern part of Pharr, TX, covering an area of approximately 8.8 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jaime Escalante Middle School's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
554 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Education is the ticket to success.
School Rankings
Jaime Escalante Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jaime Escalante Middle 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5143 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Hispanic
100%
54%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jaime Escalante Middle School's ranking?
Jaime Escalante Middle School is ranked #5143 out of 8,096 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jaime Escalante Middle School?
554 students attend Jaime Escalante Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Jaime Escalante Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jaime Escalante Middle School?
Jaime Escalante Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jaime Escalante Middle School offer ?
Jaime Escalante Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jaime Escalante Middle School part of?
Jaime Escalante Middle School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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