Psja Early College High School
Psja Early College High School serves 2,114 students in grades 9-12.
Psja Early College High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Psja Early College High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Psja Early College High School's student population of 2,114 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 138 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,114 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 138 teachers |
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School Comparison
Psja Early College High School is ranked within the top 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 Psja Early College High School is 0.02, 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 | #3049 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 99% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 1% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 98% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08) | 1% | 8% |
| 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 to Psja Early College High School is Vanguard Rembrandt (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Liberty Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Juan Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 654 students10
0.6 miles
100 W Ridge Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2700 0.6 PK-5 654 - Pharr Liberty Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 879 students10
0.7 miles
1212 S Fir St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2610 0.7 6-8 879 - San Juan R Yzaguirre Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 28%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 816 students10
0.7 miles
605 E Fm 495
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2630 0.7 6-8 816 - Pharr Geraldine Palmer Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 673 students10
0.8 miles
1200 W Hall Acres Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2860 0.8 PK-5 673 - Pharr Vanguard Rembrandt Charter School
Math: 48% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-12 | 1,409 student10
0.8 miles
1200 E Kelly Ave
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-1700 0.8 PK-12 1,409
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