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Junction Elementary

Summary:

Junction Elementary is a public elementary school in Junction, Texas, serving 303 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Junction Independent School District, which is ranked 634 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Junction Elementary's performance on STAAR tests is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 18.37% to 56.76% in reading and math for grades 3-5, compared to the state averages of 40.86% to 53.96%. The school's performance has been relatively consistent over the past few years, with some fluctuations. While the school has shown strengths in certain grade levels and subjects, its overall academic performance remains a concern, and there are significant gaps in achievement between different student subgroups, particularly for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-socioeconomic status students.

Despite increased per-student spending and a decreasing student-teacher ratio, Junction Elementary still ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, suggesting challenges in effectively allocating resources and staffing to support student learning. The school may benefit from collaborating with other schools in the Junction Independent School District or seeking guidance from higher-performing schools in the region to identify and implement effective strategies for improving academic outcomes and addressing equity concerns.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1700 College St
       Junction, TX  76849-4599

(325) 446-2055

District: Junction Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3394th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,887 Help


Students who attend Junction Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Junction Middle
High:    Junction High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  303

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.8%
Hispanic:
39.6%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.7% Help


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Compare Details Junction Elementary ranks worse than 72.6% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.8%), Hispanic (39.6%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Junction Elementary is 13. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Junction Elementary is $11,887.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Junction Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Junction Elementary 3394th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Junction Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Junction Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Junction Independent School District (Isd) 634th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Junction Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.13 1072nd 3465 69.1%
2005 74.70 719th 3475 79.3%
2006 76.65 614th 3476 82.3%
2007 76.75 646th 3724 82.7%
2008 72.76 880th 3768 76.6%
2009 67.70 1255th 3884 67.7%
2010 69.53 1148th 3937 70.8%
2011 65.26 1477th 4095 63.9%
2012 35.96 3095th 4206 26.4%
2013 28.17 3481st 4221 17.5%
2014 42.09 2803rd 4260 34.2%
2015 26.21 3514th 4320 18.7%
2016 57.32 1930th 4286 55.0%
2017 36.36 2751st 4329 36.5%
2018 36.95 2748th 4359 37.0%
2019 25.72 3593rd 4479 19.8%
2021 29.97 3171st 4578 30.7%
2022 46.36 2354th 4581 48.6%
2023 28.89 3468th 4647 25.4%
2024 30.63 3394th 4675 27.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.72 3437th 3556 3.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.17 3038th 3558 14.6%
2021 34.36 2457th 3799 35.3%
2022 92.62 114th 3952 97.1%
2023 22.11 3667th 4086 10.3%
2024 20.79 3783rd 4261 11.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.47 3212th 4264 24.7%
2019 21.13 3918th 4309 9.1%
2021 30.98 3320th 4451 25.4%
2022 41.93 2698th 4477 39.7%
2023 30.61 3488th 4521 22.8%
2024 32.25 3411th 4560 25.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.78 3262nd 4306 24.2%
2019 30.56 3298th 4348 24.1%
2021 33.04 2993rd 4499 33.5%
2022 39.48 2797th 4561 38.7%
2023 25.67 3684th 4588 19.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.02 3003rd 3106 3.3%
2019 41.68 2342nd 3184 26.4%
2021 24.23 2494th 3006 17.0%
2022 76.74 286th 2958 90.3%
2023 25.92 2631st 2980 11.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.52 4108th 4240 3.1%
2019 12.85 4224th 4295 1.7%
2021 24.06 3788th 4331 12.5%
2022 31.59 3415th 4461 23.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.30 2362nd 4319 45.3%
2019 24.51 3646th 4357 16.3%
2021 29.92 3190th 4498 29.1%
2022 52.89 2008th 4563 56.0%
2023 33.61 3153rd 4585 31.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.99 3469th 4168 16.8%
2019 11.72 4102nd 4188 2.1%
2021 22.85 3710th 4329 14.3%
2022 28.07 3526th 4376 19.4%
2023 15.45 4127th 4401 6.2%
2024 23.31 3796th 4431 14.3%
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Rank History for White students at Junction Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.53 2377th 3127 24.0%
2019 21.34 2755th 3142 12.3%
2021 18.62 2756th 3082 10.6%
2022 44.83 1814th 3082 41.1%
2023 25.31 2587th 3106 16.7%
2024 23.93 2601st 3078 15.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Junction Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 277 0 0 89 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1990 262 0 0 109 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1991 261 0 0 117 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1992 259 0 0 115 2 n/a n/a 0 376
1993 285 0 1 107 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1994 288 0 0 123 1 n/a n/a 0 412
1995 231 0 0 106 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1996 231 0 0 106 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1997 225 0 0 107 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1998 222 0 2 94 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1999 218 1 1 93 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2000 223 0 0 97 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2001 218 0 0 104 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2002 196 0 0 127 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2003 196 0 0 127 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2004 205 4 0 136 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2005 198 4 0 126 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2006 212 2 0 118 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2007 177 1 0 120 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2008 180 0 0 114 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2009 185 1 0 118 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2010 179 1 1 120 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2011 180 0 1 142 0 0 1 0 324
2012 185 1 0 132 0 0 1 0 319
2013 181 1 1 141 0 0 2 0 326
2014 171 1 0 140 0 0 6 0 318
2015 190 0 1 127 0 0 5 0 323
2016 184 1 0 125 0 0 5 0 315
2017 175 0 0 120 0 0 3 0 298
2018 183 1 0 120 0 0 2 0 306
2019 182 0 0 110 0 0 4 0 296
2020 168 0 0 119 0 0 1 0 288
2021 168 0 0 116 0 0 3 0 287
2022 188 1 0 121 0 0 4 0 314
2023 174 1 1 121 0 0 6 0 303
2024 172 3 1 120 0 0 7 0 303

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Junction Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 366 n/a n/a n/a
1990 371 23.0 16.1 n/a
1991 378 23.5 16.0 n/a
1992 376 27.1 13.8 48.4
1993 394 27.0 14.6 48.2
1994 412 28.7 14.4 44.7
1995 337 28.4 11.9 45.1
1996 337 28.4 11.9 45.1
1997 332 29.8 11.1 42.2
1998 318 28.9 11.0 40.3
1999 313 26.8 11.7 53.4
2000 320 27.8 11.5 57.2
2001 322 28.8 11.2 55
2002 323 29.2 11.1 56.7
2003 323 29.2 11.1 56.7
2004 345 27.5 12.5 55.4
2005 328 28.8 11.4 57.3
2006 332 28.9 11.5 57.5
2007 298 26.4 11.3 62.8
2008 294 25.0 11.8 63.6
2009 304 26.5 11.4 64.1
2010 301 24.4 12.3 62.8
2011 324 25.3 12.7 70.4
2012 319 22.6 14.0 69.6
2013 326 22.8 14.2 73.6
2014 318 23.0 13.7 75.8
2015 323 24.0 13.4 75.5
2016 315 22.0 14.3 76.2
2017 298 22.0 13.5 78.5
2018 306 23.8 12.8 73.2
2019 296 22.5 13.1 73.6
2020 288 25.6 11.2 74
2021 287 26.4 10.8 66.9
2022 314 24.2 12.9 66.6
2023 303 23.4 12.8 67.3
2024 303 23.2 13.0 65.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Junction Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 366 n/a n/a n/a
1990 371 23.0 16.1 n/a
1991 378 23.5 16.0 n/a
1992 376 27.1 13.8 48.4
1993 394 27.0 14.6 48.2
1994 412 28.7 14.4 44.7
1995 337 28.4 11.9 45.1
1996 337 28.4 11.9 45.1
1997 332 29.8 11.1 42.2
1998 318 28.9 11.0 40.3
1999 313 26.8 11.7 53.4
2000 320 27.8 11.5 57.2
2001 322 28.8 11.2 55
2002 323 29.2 11.1 56.7
2003 323 29.2 11.1 56.7
2004 345 27.5 12.5 55.4
2005 328 28.8 11.4 57.3
2006 332 28.9 11.5 57.5
2007 298 26.4 11.3 62.8
2008 294 25.0 11.8 63.6
2009 304 26.5 11.4 64.1
2010 301 24.4 12.3 62.8
2011 324 25.3 12.7 70.4
2012 319 22.6 14.0 69.6
2013 326 22.8 14.2 73.6
2014 318 23.0 13.7 75.8
2015 323 24.0 13.4 75.5
2016 315 22.0 14.3 76.2
2017 298 22.0 13.5 78.5
2018 306 23.8 12.8 73.2
2019 296 22.5 13.1 73.6
2020 288 25.6 11.2 74
2021 287 26.4 10.8 66.9
2022 314 24.2 12.9 66.6
2023 303 23.4 12.8 67.3
2024 303 23.2 13.0 65.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Junction Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,494 (15.9%) $7,927 (84.1%) $9,422
2020 $1,981 (18.6%) $8,642 (81.3%) $10,624
2021 $2,575 (21.7%) $9,313 (78.3%) $11,887

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Junction Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 3593rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3468th of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Junction Elementary)3034
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Junction Independent School District (Isd))3034
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Junction Elementary)3025
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Junction Independent School District (Isd))3025
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Junction Elementary)3344
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Junction Independent School District (Isd))3344
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Junction Elementary)3358
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Junction Independent School District (Isd))3358
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Junction Elementary)4428
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Junction Independent School District (Isd))4428
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Junction Elementary)4626
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Junction Independent School District (Isd))4626
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Junction Elementary)3121
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Junction Independent School District (Isd))3121
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students296303
 2.4%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic110121
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White182174
 4.4%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.6%67.3%
 6.3%

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Students at Junction Elementary are 57% White, 40% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 303 students attended Junction Elementary.

Students who attend Junction Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Junction Middle
High : Junction High School

Junction Elementary ranks 3394th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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