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La Joya Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 public preschools serving 10,757 students in La Joya Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in La Joya Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
36 Schools
4,197 Schools
# Students
22,942 Students
2,167,028 Students
# Teachers
1,573 Teachers
146,842 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Joya Independent School District, which is ranked #728 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#747 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)38.5%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.63
Showing 1997–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
100%
55%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
n/a
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,886 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,436 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$433 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$400 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,886
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,436
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best La Joya Independent School District Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E B Reyna Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 E Veterans Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2390
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2390
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 W Mile 3
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2480
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2480
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Enrique Kiki Camarena Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2612 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2720
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 N Diamond Ave
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2330
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2330
Gr: PK-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
Jose De Escandon Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 N Schuebach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2410
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2410
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #66.
Guillermo Flores Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1913 Roque Salinas
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2760
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #77.
Tabasco Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 S Leo Ave
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2440
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2440
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Elodia R Chapa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5670 Doffing Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2400
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Leo J Leo Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1625 Roque Salinas
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2370
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2370
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1010.
Sam Fordyce Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Fm 886
Sullivan City, TX 78595
(956) 323-2490
Sullivan City, TX 78595
(956) 323-2490
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1111.
Diaz-villarreal Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5543 La Homa Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2470
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2470
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1212.
Narciso Cavazos
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4563 Minnesota Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2430
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2430
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1313.
Henry B Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3912 E Expy 83
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2460
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2460
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1414.
Patricio Perez Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4431 Minnesota Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2450
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2450
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1515.
Dr Americo Paredes Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Bentsen Palm Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2730
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2730
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1616.
Emiliano Zapata Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9100 N La Homa
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2700
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1717.
William J Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39202 Mile 7 Rd
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2740
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2740
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1818.
Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6401 N Abram Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2420
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2420
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1919.
Corina Pena Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Liberty Blvd
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2750
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2020.
Rosendo Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1882 El Pinto Rd
Sullivan City, TX 78595
(956) 323-2360
Sullivan City, TX 78595
(956) 323-2360
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2121.
Evangelina Garza Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8731 N Doffing Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2350
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2350
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2222.
Juan Seguin Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8500 N Western Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2710
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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