Jimmy Carter Early College High School
603 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(School attendance zone shown in map)
La Joya, TX 78560
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(956)584-4842
- Jimmy Carter Early College High School serves 354 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 75%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 86% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 71%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Jimmy Carter Early College High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Jimmy Carter Early College High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Jimmy Carter Early College High School's student population of 354 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 354 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jimmy Carter Early College High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 7,879 schools in Texas (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jimmy Carter Early College High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #717 out of 7,879 schools (Top 10%) | -- |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 75% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 71% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
 | ||
| Hispanic | 100% | 52% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.63 |
| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | La Joya Independent School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jimmy Carter Early College High School is Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Joya Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School Grades: 9-12 | 404 students
0.0 miles
801 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560
(956)580-5908 0.0 9-12 404 - Mission Juarez-lincoln High School Grades: 9-12 | 2503 students
0.1 miles
7801 W Mile 7 Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956)519-4150 0.1 9-12 2503 - La Joya La Joya High School Grades: 9-12 | 2562 students
0.4 miles
604 N Coyote Blvd
La Joya, TX 78560
(956)580-5100 0.4 9-12 2562 - La Joya Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School Grades: 6-9 | 696 students
0.4 miles
603 N Tabasco St
La Joya, TX 78560
(956)580-5472 0.4 6-9 696 - Mission Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 664 students
0.7 miles
6401 N Abram Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956)580-8310 0.7 PK-5 664
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