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La Joya ISD 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 2024 school year, there are 24 public preschools serving 10,707 students in La Joya ISD School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in La Joya ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
38 Schools
4,135 Schools
# Students
24,163 Students
2,095,457 Students
# Teachers
1,807 Teachers
144,704 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
La Joya ISD School District, which is ranked #1055 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1045 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
6,356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
91,025 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
24,115 Students
1,142,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
55%
# Black Students
5 Students
266,203 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
35 Students
521,510 Students
% White Students
n/a
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,213 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
64,886 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,495
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
1,300
318,074
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,486
313,420
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,449
304,522
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,596
291,456
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,701
287,814
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,680
252,745
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,672
32,812
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,903
12,992
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,899
11,801
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,314
7,012
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,884
6,240
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,921
5,829
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,863
5,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,075 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,350 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$388 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$371 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,075
$13,640
Spending / Student
$15,350
$14,384
Best La Joya ISD School District Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
E B Reyna Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Veterans Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2390
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2390
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Enrique Kiki Camarena Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2612 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2720
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2720
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 N Diamond Ave
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2330
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2330
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Jose De Escandon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Schuebach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2410
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2410
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #55.
Narciso Cavazos
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4563 Minnesota Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2430
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2430
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #66.
William J Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39202 Mile 7 Rd
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2740
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2740
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Dr Americo Paredes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Bentsen Palm Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2730
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2730
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Leo J Leo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Roque Salinas
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2370
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2370
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #99.
Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 W Mile 3
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2480
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2480
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #1010.
Tabasco Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
223 S Leo Ave
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2440
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #1111.
Eligio Kika De La Garza Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5441 La Homa Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2380
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2380
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #1212.
Patricio Perez Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4431 Minnesota Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2450
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2450
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Emiliano Zapata Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9100 N La Homa
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2700
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Henry B Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3912 E Expy 83
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2460
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2460
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Rosendo Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1882 El Pinto Rd
Sullivan City, TX 78595
(956) 323-2360
Sullivan City, TX 78595
(956) 323-2360
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Sam Fordyce Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Fm 886
Sullivan City, TX 78595
(956) 323-2490
Sullivan City, TX 78595
(956) 323-2490
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #1717.
Evangelina Garza Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8731 N Doffing Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2350
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2350
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #1818.
Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6401 N Abram Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2420
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2420
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #1919.
Elodia R Chapa Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5670 Doffing Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2400
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #2020.
Juan Seguin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8500 N Western Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2710
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #2121.
Diaz-villarreal Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5543 La Homa Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2470
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2470
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Corina Pena Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Liberty Blvd
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2750
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Guillermo Flores Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1913 Roque Salinas
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2760
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2000
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2000
Grades: PK-K
| 395 students
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