Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School serves 775 students in grades 9-12.
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School's student population of 775 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 775 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Thomas Jefferson T-stem 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 | #1693 out of 7999 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 99% | 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 | 0.02 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 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 to Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School is Psja Southwest Early College High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kennedy Middle School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pharr Psja Southwest Early College High School Math: 57% | Reading: 28%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,788 student10
0.0 miles
300 E Rancho Blanco Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2480 0 9-12 1,788 - Pharr Kennedy Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 28%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 669 students10
0.9 miles
600 W Hall Acres Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2650 0.9 6-8 669 - Hidalgo Hidalgo Park Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 366 students10
1.1 miles
8700 S I Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 834-4276 1.1 PK-5 366 - Pharr Graciela Garcia Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 52%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 493 students10
1.8 miles
1002 W Juan Balli
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2790 1.8 PK-5 493 - Pharr Cesar Chavez Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 455 students10
1.9 miles
401 E Thomas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2720 1.9 PK-5 455
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