Jaime Escalante Middle School
Jaime Escalante Middle School serves 627 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jaime Escalante Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Jaime Escalante Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Jaime Escalante Middle School's student population of 627 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 627 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jaime Escalante Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6904 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 53% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Jaime Escalante Middle School is Idea College Preparatory Pharr (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cesar Chavez Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pharr Cesar Chavez Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 455 students
0.0 miles
401 E Thomas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2720 0.0 PK-5 455 - Pharr Graciela Garcia Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 493 students
1.0 miles
1002 W Juan Balli
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2790 1.0 PK-5 493 - Hidalgo Jc Kelly Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 393 students
1.0 miles
201 E Las Milpas Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4201 1.0 PK-5 393 - Pharr Carmen Anaya Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 497 students
1.1 miles
1000 W Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500 1.1 PK-5 497 - Pharr Idea Academy Pharr Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 876 students
1.3 miles
600 E Las Milpas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1515 1.3 PK-5 876
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