Patricio Perez Elementary

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Patricio Perez Elementary is a public elementary school in Mission, Texas, serving 448 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the La Joya Independent School District, which is ranked 451 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Patricio Perez Elementary stands out for its unique student population, with a 100% Hispanic student body, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools in the district like Guillermo Flores Elementary and Enrique Kiki Camarena Elementary. The school has shown mixed performance trends, with a decline during the pandemic but a recent improvement in its state ranking. While the school excels in STAAR Spanish/Reading assessments, it has struggled with STAAR/Mathematics, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages. Additionally, Patricio Perez Elementary has a very high percentage of students (97.99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite the school's higher per-student spending of $12,062 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.9, these resources have not consistently translated into strong academic performance across all subject areas. However, the school's ability to recover from the pandemic's impact and improve its ranking suggests that it has been able to adapt and address the challenges faced by its unique student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4431 Minnesota Rd
       Mission, TX  78574


(956) 323-2450

District: La Joya Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2270th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,062 Help


Students who attend Patricio Perez Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Juan De Dios Salinas Middle
High:    Jimmy Carter Early College High School
    Juarez-Lincoln High School
    Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Patricio Perez Elementary ranks better than 51.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 12th 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 48.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Patricio Perez Elementary is 13.9, which is the 3rd best among 22 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Patricio Perez Elementary is $12,062, which is the 9th highest among 22 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Patricio Perez Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Patricio Perez Elementary 2270th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Patricio Perez 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 Patricio Perez Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Patricio Perez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.49 2042nd 3465 41.1%
2005 48.63 2080th 3475 40.1%
2006 43.63 2352nd 3476 32.3%
2007 52.64 2078th 3724 44.2%
2008 61.32 1585th 3768 57.9%
2009 56.31 1900th 3884 51.1%
2010 55.51 2035th 3937 48.3%
2011 51.48 2313th 4095 43.5%
2012 53.06 2096th 4206 50.2%
2013 49.43 2327th 4221 44.9%
2014 53.32 2135th 4260 49.9%
2015 57.09 1952nd 4320 54.8%
2016 58.94 1832nd 4286 57.3%
2017 54.51 1734th 4329 59.9%
2018 49.02 2037th 4359 53.3%
2019 42.02 2571st 4479 42.6%
2021 17.40 4053rd 4578 11.5%
2022 59.64 1616th 4581 64.7%
2023 60.77 1568th 4647 66.3%
2024 48.10 2270th 4675 51.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Patricio Perez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.64 993rd 3226 69.2%
2019 54.21 1351st 3333 59.5%
2021 23.16 3045th 3446 11.6%
2022 63.79 939th 3487 73.1%
2023 61.03 1098th 3556 69.1%
2024 43.49 1982nd 3638 45.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Patricio Perez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.13 2715th 3558 23.7%
2019 31.97 2696th 3684 26.8%
2021 19.08 3702nd 3799 2.6%
2023 53.04 1465th 4086 64.1%
2024 34.56 2926th 4261 31.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Patricio Perez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.17 1318th 4264 69.1%
2019 55.45 1678th 4309 61.1%
2021 24.42 3765th 4451 15.4%
2022 71.39 834th 4477 81.4%
2023 75.81 609th 4521 86.5%
2024 57.34 1685th 4560 63.0%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Patricio Perez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.95 65th 112 42.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Patricio Perez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.64 2025th 4306 53.0%
2019 48.40 2152nd 4348 50.5%
2021 16.62 4110th 4499 8.6%
2022 57.83 1677th 4561 63.2%
2023 53.24 1965th 4588 57.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Patricio Perez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.10 1690th 3106 45.6%
2019 66.01 1109th 3184 65.2%
2021 9.79 2841st 3006 5.5%
2022 63.17 1231st 2958 58.4%
2023 53.96 1748th 2980 41.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Patricio Perez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.15 980th 4240 76.9%
2019 61.69 1229th 4295 71.4%
2021 25.90 3677th 4331 15.1%
2022 78.16 497th 4461 88.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Patricio Perez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.43 2078th 4319 51.9%
2019 37.74 2811th 4357 35.5%
2021 20.94 3814th 4498 15.2%
2022 59.94 1604th 4563 64.8%
2023 66.48 1276th 4585 72.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Patricio Perez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.33 1682nd 4168 59.6%
2019 48.54 2096th 4188 50.0%
2021 21.54 3799th 4329 12.2%
2022 66.30 1097th 4376 74.9%
2023 68.08 1029th 4401 76.6%
2024 50.65 2063rd 4431 53.4%
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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 Patricio Perez Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 5 0 1 719 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2000 0 0 0 615 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2001 1 0 0 772 1 n/a n/a 0 774
2002 3 0 0 869 1 n/a n/a 0 873
2003 3 0 0 869 1 n/a n/a 0 873
2004 1 0 0 877 2 n/a n/a 0 880
2005 1 0 0 833 1 n/a n/a 0 835
2006 0 0 0 844 1 n/a n/a 0 845
2007 4 0 0 638 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2008 1 0 0 562 1 n/a n/a 0 564
2009 1 0 0 825 0 n/a n/a 0 826
2010 1 0 0 733 1 n/a n/a 0 735
2011 0 0 0 704 0 0 0 0 704
2012 1 0 0 660 0 0 0 0 661
2013 2 0 0 652 1 0 0 0 655
2014 1 0 0 659 0 0 0 0 660
2015 2 0 0 680 0 0 0 0 682
2016 5 0 0 658 1 0 0 0 664
2017 1 0 1 619 0 0 0 0 621
2018 1 0 0 590 0 0 0 0 591
2019 3 0 0 512 0 0 0 0 515
2020 0 0 0 494 0 0 0 0 494
2021 0 0 0 477 0 0 0 0 477
2022 0 0 0 423 0 0 0 0 423
2023 0 0 0 448 0 0 0 0 448
2024 0 0 0 418 0 0 0 0 418

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 Patricio Perez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 725 43.3 16.7 73.7
2000 615 37.7 16.3 86.2
2001 774 45.8 16.9 89.7
2002 873 54.2 16.1 52.6
2003 873 54.2 16.1 52.6
2004 880 49.6 17.7 38.2
2005 835 51.0 16.4 28.9
2006 845 51.9 16.3 19.3
2007 642 43.1 14.9 8.7
2008 564 39.5 14.3 7.1
2009 826 52.3 15.8 2.4
2010 735 45.0 16.3 1.9
2011 704 46.0 15.2 1.3
2012 661 41.1 16.0 0.8
2013 655 40.0 16.3 96.9
2014 660 38.7 17.0 97
2015 682 42.0 16.2 96
2016 664 41.0 16.1 95.3
2017 621 39.1 15.8 95.2
2018 591 37.2 15.8 95.4
2019 515 34.1 15.0 95.5
2020 494 34.1 14.4 95.7
2021 477 33.9 14.0 97.1
2022 423 29.9 14.1 97.9
2023 448 32.2 13.9 98
2024 418 30.0 13.9 95.9

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 Patricio Perez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 725 43.3 16.7 73.7
2000 615 37.7 16.3 86.2
2001 774 45.8 16.9 89.7
2002 873 54.2 16.1 52.6
2003 873 54.2 16.1 52.6
2004 880 49.6 17.7 38.2
2005 835 51.0 16.4 28.9
2006 845 51.9 16.3 19.3
2007 642 43.1 14.9 8.7
2008 564 39.5 14.3 7.1
2009 826 52.3 15.8 2.4
2010 735 45.0 16.3 1.9
2011 704 46.0 15.2 1.3
2012 661 41.1 16.0 0.8
2013 655 40.0 16.3 96.9
2014 660 38.7 17.0 97
2015 682 42.0 16.2 96
2016 664 41.0 16.1 95.3
2017 621 39.1 15.8 95.2
2018 591 37.2 15.8 95.4
2019 515 34.1 15.0 95.5
2020 494 34.1 14.4 95.7
2021 477 33.9 14.0 97.1
2022 423 29.9 14.1 97.9
2023 448 32.2 13.9 98
2024 418 30.0 13.9 95.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Patricio Perez Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,045 (9.5%) $9,998 (90.5%) $11,043
2020 $1,431 (12.4%) $10,118 (87.6%) $11,548
2021 $1,339 (11.1%) $10,723 (88.9%) $12,062

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Patricio Perez Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2571st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1568th of 4647 Elementary schools
 23.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Patricio Perez Elementary)3247
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4654
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Patricio Perez Elementary)3644
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5043
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Patricio Perez Elementary)4547
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Patricio Perez Elementary)4839
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5149
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Patricio Perez Elementary)4044
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Patricio Perez Elementary)3353
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))3645
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Patricio Perez Elementary)3959
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4960
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Patricio Perez Elementary)5755
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5650
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Patricio Perez Elementary)4748
 1%
   5th Grade Science (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4832
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Patricio Perez Elementary)5343
 10%
   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 Students515448
 13%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic512448
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White30
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.5%98%
 2.5%


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Students at Patricio Perez Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 418 students attended Patricio Perez Elementary.

Patricio Perez Elementary ranks 2270th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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