Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#2983 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
20%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School's ranking?
Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School is ranked #2983 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School often compared to?
Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Naomi Press Elementary School, Lizzie Nell Cundiff Mcclure Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School?
477 students attend Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School?
Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School offer ?
Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School part of?
Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School is part of Mckinney Independent School District.
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