Jose De Escandon Elementary

Summary:

Jose De Escandon Elementary is a public elementary school located in Mission, Texas, serving around 640 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the La Joya Independent School District, which has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jose De Escandon Elementary has a highly Hispanic student population, with over 99% of students identifying as Hispanic. The school has shown mixed academic performance, with reading proficiency rates generally on par with or slightly below district and state averages, while mathematics proficiency has been lower. However, the school performs relatively well in Spanish reading proficiency and for its Hispanic, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status student groups. In comparison, Enrique Kiki Camarena Elementary, another school in the La Joya ISD, has generally outperformed Jose De Escandon Elementary in academic proficiency across reading, math, and science.

Nearby schools, such as Marcell Elementary and Pearson Elementary in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District, have lower academic proficiency rates compared to Jose De Escandon Elementary. The charter schools in the area, like Idea Palmview Academy and Idea Academy Mission, have shown mixed performance, with some areas of strength but overall lower proficiency rates compared to Jose De Escandon Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 700 N Schuebach Rd
       Mission, TX  78572


(956) 323-2410

District: La Joya Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1676th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,312 Help


Students who attend Jose De Escandon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Irene M Garcia Middle
High:    Jimmy Carter Early College High School
    La Joya Palmview High School
    Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  669

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.9%
African American:
0.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.5% Help


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Compare Details Jose De Escandon Elementary ranks better than 64.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 7th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.9%), African American (0.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jose De Escandon Elementary is 16.4. 17 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jose De Escandon Elementary is $11,312. 16 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jose De Escandon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jose De Escandon Elementary 1676th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Jose De Escandon Elementary in the ranking list.)

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La Joya Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks La Joya Independent School District (Isd) 451st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jose De Escandon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jose De Escandon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.36 2003rd 3465 42.2%
2005 49.32 2053rd 3475 40.9%
2006 42.87 2383rd 3476 31.4%
2007 36.06 2843rd 3724 23.7%
2008 62.89 1476th 3768 60.8%
2009 53.66 2054th 3884 47.1%
2010 45.91 2541st 3937 35.5%
2011 56.27 2049th 4095 50.0%
2012 46.37 2495th 4206 40.7%
2013 42.88 2699th 4221 36.1%
2014 38.16 3007th 4260 29.4%
2015 42.84 2705th 4320 37.4%
2016 55.26 2038th 4286 52.4%
2017 66.15 1199th 4329 72.3%
2018 68.15 1111th 4359 74.5%
2019 66.55 1209th 4479 73.0%
2021 38.36 2652nd 4578 42.1%
2022 58.93 1658th 4581 63.8%
2023 58.65 1678th 4647 63.9%
2024 58.29 1676th 4675 64.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jose De Escandon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.97 255th 3226 92.1%
2019 72.67 536th 3333 83.9%
2021 39.48 2108th 3446 38.8%
2022 55.41 1341st 3487 61.5%
2023 47.70 1804th 3556 49.3%
2024 56.70 1322nd 3638 63.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jose De Escandon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.33 25th 3558 99.3%
2019 58.46 1009th 3684 72.6%
2022 85.95 230th 3952 94.2%
2023 59.69 1106th 4086 72.9%
2024 44.50 2245th 4261 47.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jose De Escandon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.26 451st 4264 89.4%
2019 76.64 517th 4309 88.0%
2021 49.80 2043rd 4451 54.1%
2022 68.80 959th 4477 78.6%
2023 65.29 1168th 4521 74.2%
2024 73.07 768th 4560 83.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Jose De Escandon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.38 1060th 4306 75.4%
2019 71.37 955th 4348 78.0%
2021 45.57 2264th 4499 49.7%
2022 53.93 1910th 4561 58.1%
2023 60.84 1524th 4588 66.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jose De Escandon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.03 1149th 3106 63.0%
2019 63.46 1273rd 3184 60.0%
2022 61.71 1322nd 2958 55.3%
2023 49.59 1934th 2980 35.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Jose De Escandon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.54 247th 4240 94.2%
2019 84.16 298th 4295 93.1%
2021 42.69 2366th 4331 45.4%
2022 74.79 617th 4461 86.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Jose De Escandon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.46 1246th 4319 71.2%
2019 60.36 1442nd 4357 66.9%
2021 33.44 2946th 4498 34.5%
2022 63.11 1421st 4563 68.9%
2023 54.08 1906th 4585 58.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jose De Escandon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.94 700th 4168 83.2%
2019 71.83 783rd 4188 81.3%
2021 45.97 2183rd 4329 49.6%
2022 67.76 1024th 4376 76.6%
2023 64.43 1239th 4401 71.8%
2024 65.32 1168th 4431 73.6%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Jose De Escandon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 0 0 0 752 0 n/a n/a 0 752
1995 2 0 0 806 0 n/a n/a 0 808
1996 2 0 0 806 0 n/a n/a 0 808
1997 1 0 0 819 0 n/a n/a 0 820
1998 4 0 0 719 0 n/a n/a 0 723
1999 1 0 0 739 0 n/a n/a 0 740
2000 4 0 0 769 0 n/a n/a 0 773
2001 3 0 0 831 0 n/a n/a 0 834
2002 3 0 0 830 0 n/a n/a 0 833
2003 3 0 0 830 0 n/a n/a 0 833
2004 2 0 0 905 0 n/a n/a 0 907
2005 6 0 0 816 0 n/a n/a 0 822
2006 2 0 0 875 0 n/a n/a 0 877
2007 2 0 0 756 0 n/a n/a 0 758
2008 1 0 0 782 0 n/a n/a 0 783
2009 3 0 0 816 0 n/a n/a 0 819
2010 5 1 0 808 0 n/a n/a 0 814
2011 2 2 0 831 0 0 0 0 835
2012 5 2 0 771 1 0 0 0 779
2013 9 1 0 761 2 0 0 0 773
2014 0 0 0 741 0 0 0 0 741
2015 2 1 0 716 0 0 0 0 719
2016 3 0 0 699 0 0 1 0 703
2017 2 0 0 663 0 0 0 0 665
2018 1 0 0 625 0 0 0 0 626
2019 4 0 0 580 0 0 0 0 584
2020 1 1 0 593 0 0 0 0 595
2021 1 1 0 583 0 0 0 0 585
2022 6 0 0 565 0 0 1 0 572
2023 2 0 0 637 0 0 1 0 640
2024 0 1 0 668 0 0 0 0 669

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 Jose De Escandon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 752 44.5 16.9 92.3
1995 808 46.1 17.5 86.9
1996 808 46.1 17.5 86.9
1997 820 47.7 17.2 91.5
1998 723 45.1 16.0 86.6
1999 740 43.1 17.2 73.4
2000 773 42.8 18.1 81.2
2001 834 45.1 18.5 78.2
2002 833 49.1 17.0 49.1
2003 833 49.1 17.0 49.1
2004 907 51.0 17.8 35.5
2005 822 48.6 16.9 25.7
2006 877 50.9 17.2 16
2007 758 50.0 15.2 8.2
2008 783 49.0 16.0 2.9
2009 819 50.9 16.1 0.6
2010 814 51.0 15.9 0.2
2011 835 48.6 17.1 0
2012 779 47.8 16.2 0
2013 773 46.7 16.5 90.9
2014 741 44.9 16.4 90.7
2015 719 44.0 16.3 88.5
2016 703 42.0 16.7 88.3
2017 665 40.9 16.2 86.9
2018 626 38.0 16.4 85.6
2019 584 36.0 16.2 84.4
2020 595 38.0 15.6 82.7
2021 585 39.0 15.0 88.5
2022 572 38.8 14.7 83.9
2023 640 40.4 15.8 86.3
2024 669 40.6 16.4 94.5

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 Jose De Escandon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 752 44.5 16.9 92.3
1995 808 46.1 17.5 86.9
1996 808 46.1 17.5 86.9
1997 820 47.7 17.2 91.5
1998 723 45.1 16.0 86.6
1999 740 43.1 17.2 73.4
2000 773 42.8 18.1 81.2
2001 834 45.1 18.5 78.2
2002 833 49.1 17.0 49.1
2003 833 49.1 17.0 49.1
2004 907 51.0 17.8 35.5
2005 822 48.6 16.9 25.7
2006 877 50.9 17.2 16
2007 758 50.0 15.2 8.2
2008 783 49.0 16.0 2.9
2009 819 50.9 16.1 0.6
2010 814 51.0 15.9 0.2
2011 835 48.6 17.1 0
2012 779 47.8 16.2 0
2013 773 46.7 16.5 90.9
2014 741 44.9 16.4 90.7
2015 719 44.0 16.3 88.5
2016 703 42.0 16.7 88.3
2017 665 40.9 16.2 86.9
2018 626 38.0 16.4 85.6
2019 584 36.0 16.2 84.4
2020 595 38.0 15.6 82.7
2021 585 39.0 15.0 88.5
2022 572 38.8 14.7 83.9
2023 640 40.4 15.8 86.3
2024 669 40.6 16.4 94.5

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 Jose De Escandon Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $826 (8.0%) $9,528 (92.0%) $10,354
2020 $1,423 (13.4%) $9,196 (86.6%) $10,619
2021 $1,133 (10.0%) $10,179 (90.0%) $11,312

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jose De Escandon Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1209th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1678th of 4647 Elementary schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Jose De Escandon Elementary)7466
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4654
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jose De Escandon Elementary)7450
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5043
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Jose De Escandon Elementary)6744
 23%
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Jose De Escandon Elementary)5965
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5149
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jose De Escandon Elementary)5260
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Jose De Escandon Elementary)4550
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))3645
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Jose De Escandon Elementary)4657
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4960
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jose De Escandon Elementary)5131
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5650
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Jose De Escandon Elementary)4622
 24%
   5th Grade Science (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4832
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Jose De Escandon Elementary)859
 76%
   5th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5730
 27%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students584640
 9.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic580637
 9.8%
Pacific Islander00
White42
 50%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.4%86.3%
 1.8%


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Jose De Escandon Elementary ranks 1676th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Jose De Escandon Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 669 students attended Jose De Escandon Elementary.


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