Irene M Garcia Middle

Summary:

Irene M Garcia Middle is a public middle school in Mission, Texas, serving 641 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the La Joya Independent School District, which is ranked 451 out of 968 districts in the state.

Irene M Garcia Middle has an overwhelmingly Hispanic student population, with 100% of students identifying as Hispanic. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 634 out of 2,361 Texas middle schools (4-star rating) in 2023-2024 to 1,979 out of 2,252 (1-star rating) in 2020-2021. However, the school performs particularly well for its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student subgroups, ranking in the top 600 and top 450 Texas middle schools, respectively, in 2022-2023. Irene M Garcia Middle also outperforms the district and state in several STAAR test areas, especially in 8th grade Mathematics and Algebra I.

Compared to nearby schools, Irene M Garcia Middle generally performs better than other middle schools in the La Joya Independent School District and the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. For example, in 8th grade Mathematics, Irene M Garcia Middle had a 62.25% proficiency rate in 2023-2024, compared to 63.76% at the highest-performing nearby school (White J.H.) and 49.34% at the lowest-performing nearby school (Cesar Chavez Middle). The school has also shown exceptional performance in the Migrant and At-Risk student subgroups, ranking among the top Texas middle schools in these categories.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 933 Paula Dr
       Mission, TX  78574


(956) 323-2840

District: La Joya Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
634th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,118 Help


Students who attend Irene M Garcia Middle usually attend:

High:    Jimmy Carter Early College High School
    La Joya Palmview High School
    Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Feeder schools for Irene M Garcia Middle:

Elementary:    E B Reyna Elementary
    Jose De Escandon Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  625

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Irene M Garcia Middle ranks better than 73.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked middle 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 66.1. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Irene M Garcia Middle is 14.5. 5 middle schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Irene M Garcia Middle is $12,118. 5 middle schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Irene M Garcia Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Irene M Garcia Middle 634th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Irene M Garcia Middle 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 Irene M Garcia Middle

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Rank History for all students at Irene M Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.72 602nd 1573 61.7%
2005 52.34 831st 1582 47.5%
2006 47.72 938th 1585 40.8%
2007 36.72 1241st 1684 26.3%
2008 50.14 996th 1718 42.0%
2009 45.14 1157th 1763 34.4%
2010 43.36 1260th 1803 30.1%
2011 41.10 1373rd 1895 27.5%
2012 35.18 1404th 1951 28.0%
2013 35.23 1436th 1973 27.2%
2014 28.03 1566th 1987 21.2%
2015 37.11 1406th 2043 31.2%
2016 36.34 1404th 1987 29.3%
2017 38.40 1239th 2027 38.9%
2018 43.38 1133rd 2080 45.5%
2019 43.92 1178th 2193 46.3%
2021 16.80 1979th 2252 12.1%
2022 55.08 875th 2254 61.2%
2023 53.48 973rd 2330 58.2%
2024 66.10 634th 2361 73.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Irene M Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.58 270th 1376 80.4%
2019 69.40 249th 1445 82.8%
2021 33.85 1110th 1592 30.3%
2022 72.43 241st 1643 85.3%
2023 62.00 447th 1720 74.0%
2024 65.22 411th 1760 76.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Irene M Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.14 479th 1597 70.0%
2019 33.26 1136th 1626 30.1%
2021 23.78 1544th 1712 9.8%
2022 48.94 684th 1757 61.1%
2023 35.50 1187th 1815 34.6%
2024 37.17 1246th 1881 33.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Irene M Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.76 884th 2039 56.6%
2019 53.91 797th 2073 61.6%
2021 20.09 1934th 2172 11.0%
2022 64.13 549th 2220 75.3%
2023 60.95 685th 2251 69.6%
2024 77.82 251st 2224 88.7%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Irene M Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.59 70th 125 44.0%
2019 33.81 83rd 108 23.1%
2021 26.91 63rd 68 7.4%
2022 82.21 2nd 70 97.1%
2023 56.18 22nd 76 71.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Irene M Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.59 1064th 2008 47.0%
2019 42.53 1164th 2047 43.1%
2021 14.50 1985th 2151 7.7%
2022 51.05 985th 2221 55.7%
2023 55.67 876th 2241 60.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Irene M Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.82 901st 1430 37.0%
2019 54.17 828th 1446 42.7%
2021 12.01 1389th 1501 7.5%
2022 61.53 639th 1488 57.1%
2023 64.26 600th 1481 59.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Irene M Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.35 820th 2008 59.2%
2019 60.50 530th 2058 74.2%
2021 31.94 1556th 2118 26.5%
2022 84.44 149th 2182 93.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Irene M Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.91 1187th 2030 41.5%
2019 43.29 1109th 2069 46.4%
2021 21.40 1801st 2168 16.9%
2022 56.40 821st 2228 63.2%
2023 50.14 1031st 2245 54.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Irene M Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.58 813th 1895 57.1%
2019 51.69 830th 1935 57.1%
2021 21.58 1773rd 2043 13.2%
2022 63.98 526th 2077 74.7%
2023 63.23 587th 2116 72.3%
2024 72.57 358th 2108 83.0%
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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 Irene M Garcia Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 3 1 1 832 0 n/a n/a 0 837
2005 2 2 1 850 0 n/a n/a 0 855
2006 1 0 0 919 0 n/a n/a 0 920
2007 2 0 0 930 0 n/a n/a 0 932
2008 4 0 0 914 1 n/a n/a 0 919
2009 1 0 0 912 1 n/a n/a 0 914
2010 2 0 0 919 0 n/a n/a 0 921
2011 1 0 0 800 0 0 0 0 801
2012 4 0 0 837 1 0 0 0 842
2013 1 0 0 848 0 0 0 0 849
2014 1 1 0 846 0 0 0 0 848
2015 4 1 0 806 0 0 0 0 811
2016 7 0 0 781 0 0 0 0 788
2017 3 0 2 831 0 0 0 0 836
2018 4 0 1 801 0 0 0 0 806
2019 4 0 0 805 1 0 0 0 810
2020 0 0 0 792 0 0 0 0 792
2021 0 0 0 746 0 0 0 0 746
2022 0 1 0 656 0 0 0 0 657
2023 0 0 0 641 0 0 0 0 641
2024 0 0 0 625 0 0 0 0 625

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Irene M Garcia Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 837 60.8 13.8 76.8
2005 855 60.4 14.2 73.8
2006 920 66.1 13.9 70.9
2007 932 65.4 14.3 65
2008 919 66.1 13.9 60.8
2009 914 65.2 14.0 43.5
2010 921 66.3 13.8 23.3
2011 801 61.6 12.9 7.7
2012 842 64.5 13.0 2.7
2013 849 62.6 13.5 96
2014 848 57.5 14.7 95
2015 811 57.0 14.2 92.8
2016 788 54.0 14.5 91.5
2017 836 57.7 14.4 91.5
2018 806 52.9 15.2 88.7
2019 810 53.7 15.0 88.6
2020 792 57.1 13.8 86.5
2021 746 52.9 14.0 83.8
2022 657 52.7 12.4 85.8
2023 641 51.6 12.4 88.6
2024 625 43.0 14.5 98.9

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 Irene M Garcia Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 837 60.8 13.8 76.8
2005 855 60.4 14.2 73.8
2006 920 66.1 13.9 70.9
2007 932 65.4 14.3 65
2008 919 66.1 13.9 60.8
2009 914 65.2 14.0 43.5
2010 921 66.3 13.8 23.3
2011 801 61.6 12.9 7.7
2012 842 64.5 13.0 2.7
2013 849 62.6 13.5 96
2014 848 57.5 14.7 95
2015 811 57.0 14.2 92.8
2016 788 54.0 14.5 91.5
2017 836 57.7 14.4 91.5
2018 806 52.9 15.2 88.7
2019 810 53.7 15.0 88.6
2020 792 57.1 13.8 86.5
2021 746 52.9 14.0 83.8
2022 657 52.7 12.4 85.8
2023 641 51.6 12.4 88.6
2024 625 43.0 14.5 98.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Irene M Garcia Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,047 (9.6%) $9,886 (90.4%) $10,933
2020 $1,538 (13.7%) $9,689 (86.3%) $11,227
2021 $1,482 (12.2%) $10,636 (87.8%) $12,118

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Irene M Garcia Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1178th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 973rd of 2330 Middle schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Irene M Garcia Middle)2752
 25%
   6th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))2343
 20%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Irene M Garcia Middle)2032
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))3728
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Irene M Garcia Middle)4046
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))3444
 10%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Irene M Garcia Middle)4640
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4238
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Irene M Garcia Middle)4955
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4148
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Irene M Garcia Middle)6358
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))6154
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Irene M Garcia Middle)4043
 3%
   8th Grade Science (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4743
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Irene M Garcia Middle)3328
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))3127
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Irene M Garcia Middle)9891
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))7243
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students810641
 20.9%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic805641
 20.4%
Pacific Islander00
White40
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.6%88.6%
 0%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 625 students attended Irene M Garcia Middle.

Irene M Garcia Middle ranks 634th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Irene M Garcia Middle are 100% Hispanic.


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