Escandon Elementary

Summary:

Escandon Elementary is a public elementary school in McAllen, Texas, serving 495 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the McAllen Independent School District, which is ranked 323 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Escandon Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher Hispanic student population, ranging from 86% to 98% over the past 3 years, which is much higher than the district and state averages. Academically, Escandon's performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the district and state, with 3rd grade reading proficiency at 44.9% compared to the district's 58.1% and the state's 48.85%. The school's student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, consistently rank in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools. Additionally, Escandon has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 88% to 94%, much higher than surrounding schools and the state average.

Despite having the highest per-student spending among nearby schools at $12,693 in 2020-2021, Escandon Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 2,492 out of 4,329 Texas elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 2,182 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school is struggling to keep pace with other schools in the district, such as Alvarez Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, and Thigpen-Zavala Elementary, which have higher academic performance. The high poverty rate and diverse student population at Escandon may be contributing factors to its lower performance, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2901 Colbath Ave
       McAllen, TX  78503-8380


(956) 971-4511

District: McAllen Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2182nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,693 Help


Students who attend Escandon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Brown Middle
High:    Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  465

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.4%
White:
11.0%
African American:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Escandon Elementary ranks better than 53.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 12th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.4%), White (11%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Escandon Elementary is 12.3, which is the 4th best among 18 elementary schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Escandon Elementary is $12,693, which is the 2nd highest among 18 elementary schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Escandon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Escandon Elementary 2182nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Escandon Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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McAllen Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks McAllen Independent School District (Isd) 323rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Escandon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Escandon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.29 1851st 3465 46.6%
2005 51.87 1939th 3475 44.2%
2006 60.32 1518th 3476 56.3%
2007 57.49 1828th 3724 50.9%
2008 69.11 1103rd 3768 70.7%
2009 54.92 1980th 3884 49.0%
2010 52.05 2228th 3937 43.4%
2011 63.61 1598th 4095 61.0%
2012 54.79 2002nd 4206 52.4%
2013 49.09 2342nd 4221 44.5%
2014 39.86 2913th 4260 31.6%
2015 38.26 2939th 4320 32.0%
2016 27.84 3389th 4286 20.9%
2017 40.47 2492nd 4329 42.4%
2018 40.46 2519th 4359 42.2%
2019 37.67 2838th 4479 36.6%
2021 19.86 3885th 4578 15.1%
2022 41.46 2651st 4581 42.1%
2023 37.78 2939th 4647 36.8%
2024 49.43 2182nd 4675 53.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Escandon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.45 896th 3226 72.2%
2019 56.75 1238th 3333 62.9%
2021 24.31 2990th 3446 13.2%
2022 42.27 2100th 3487 39.8%
2023 37.12 2411th 3556 32.2%
2024 41.47 2099th 3638 42.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Escandon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.51 2955th 3558 16.9%
2019 29.47 2867th 3684 22.2%
2021 23.53 3290th 3799 13.4%
2022 43.28 2048th 3952 48.2%
2023 38.90 2383rd 4086 41.7%
2024 51.10 1814th 4261 57.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Escandon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.98 2229th 4264 47.7%
2019 44.86 2439th 4309 43.4%
2021 16.18 4232nd 4451 4.9%
2022 47.95 2287th 4477 48.9%
2023 49.26 2233rd 4521 50.6%
2024 65.65 1160th 4560 74.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Escandon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.08 1992nd 4306 53.7%
2019 40.56 2628th 4348 39.6%
2021 17.61 4043rd 4499 10.1%
2022 44.56 2500th 4561 45.2%
2023 39.84 2796th 4588 39.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Escandon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.55 517th 2958 82.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Escandon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.35 968th 4240 77.2%
2019 64.26 1081st 4295 74.8%
2021 27.12 3592nd 4331 17.1%
2022 53.38 1857th 4461 58.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Escandon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.67 3067th 4319 29.0%
2019 35.16 2983rd 4357 31.5%
2021 25.10 3521st 4498 21.7%
2022 38.76 2817th 4563 38.3%
2023 37.37 2929th 4585 36.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Escandon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.64 2090th 4168 49.9%
2019 43.32 2419th 4188 42.2%
2021 25.49 3544th 4329 18.1%
2022 48.44 2194th 4376 49.9%
2023 45.52 2389th 4401 45.7%
2024 59.97 1449th 4431 67.3%
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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.

Escandon Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Escandon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 0 0 0 451 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1990 2 0 0 712 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1991 3 0 0 569 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1992 9 0 0 587 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1993 6 1 0 538 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1994 4 0 0 537 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1995 6 2 10 529 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1996 6 2 10 529 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1997 10 2 7 535 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1998 8 1 4 511 1 n/a n/a 0 525
1999 36 3 3 508 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2000 9 2 4 543 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2001 8 2 1 539 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2002 1 1 0 451 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2003 1 1 0 451 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2004 2 0 0 437 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2005 3 0 0 455 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2006 2 0 2 468 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2007 1 1 3 469 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2008 2 5 0 467 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2009 3 6 4 513 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2010 3 8 2 486 4 n/a n/a 0 503
2011 7 3 0 521 0 2 3 0 536
2012 9 4 1 523 1 0 0 0 538
2013 4 3 0 484 2 0 1 0 494
2014 4 3 0 485 1 0 0 0 493
2015 12 2 0 462 1 0 0 0 477
2016 11 2 0 415 0 0 0 0 428
2017 8 1 0 380 0 0 0 0 389
2018 6 0 0 401 0 0 0 0 407
2019 7 0 0 421 0 0 0 0 428
2020 5 0 0 375 0 0 0 0 380
2021 6 0 0 329 0 0 0 0 335
2022 35 0 0 474 1 0 0 0 510
2023 67 0 0 427 1 0 0 0 495
2024 51 2 0 411 1 0 0 0 465

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 Escandon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 451 n/a n/a n/a
1990 714 46.0 15.5 n/a
1991 572 46.5 12.3 n/a
1992 596 44.7 13.3 83.2
1993 545 46.0 11.8 90.3
1994 541 44.6 12.1 80.8
1995 547 42.7 12.8 77.5
1996 547 42.7 12.8 77.5
1997 554 42.9 12.9 80.3
1998 525 37.3 14.1 80
1999 550 36.9 14.9 89.6
2000 558 35.3 15.8 85.1
2001 550 34.1 16.1 84.5
2002 453 29.9 15.2 69.1
2003 453 29.9 15.2 69.1
2004 439 30.2 14.5 49.7
2005 459 32.0 14.3 38.8
2006 472 34.0 13.9 27.1
2007 474 33.1 14.3 14.3
2008 474 33.7 14.1 9.5
2009 527 34.9 15.1 15.7
2010 503 33.3 15.0 0
2011 536 34.4 15.5 0
2012 538 40.9 13.1 0
2013 494 39.9 12.3 60.7
2014 493 38.2 12.9 63.9
2015 477 36.0 13.2 86.6
2016 428 35.0 12.2 85.7
2017 389 33.3 11.6 78.7
2018 407 34.7 11.7 79.9
2019 428 39.0 10.9 83.4
2020 380 32.0 11.8 84.2
2021 335 33.3 10.0 88.4
2022 510 38.2 13.3 92.4
2023 495 37.4 13.2 93.7
2024 465 37.7 12.3 96.1

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 Escandon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 451 n/a n/a n/a
1990 714 46.0 15.5 n/a
1991 572 46.5 12.3 n/a
1992 596 44.7 13.3 83.2
1993 545 46.0 11.8 90.3
1994 541 44.6 12.1 80.8
1995 547 42.7 12.8 77.5
1996 547 42.7 12.8 77.5
1997 554 42.9 12.9 80.3
1998 525 37.3 14.1 80
1999 550 36.9 14.9 89.6
2000 558 35.3 15.8 85.1
2001 550 34.1 16.1 84.5
2002 453 29.9 15.2 69.1
2003 453 29.9 15.2 69.1
2004 439 30.2 14.5 49.7
2005 459 32.0 14.3 38.8
2006 472 34.0 13.9 27.1
2007 474 33.1 14.3 14.3
2008 474 33.7 14.1 9.5
2009 527 34.9 15.1 15.7
2010 503 33.3 15.0 0
2011 536 34.4 15.5 0
2012 538 40.9 13.1 0
2013 494 39.9 12.3 60.7
2014 493 38.2 12.9 63.9
2015 477 36.0 13.2 86.6
2016 428 35.0 12.2 85.7
2017 389 33.3 11.6 78.7
2018 407 34.7 11.7 79.9
2019 428 39.0 10.9 83.4
2020 380 32.0 11.8 84.2
2021 335 33.3 10.0 88.4
2022 510 38.2 13.3 92.4
2023 495 37.4 13.2 93.7
2024 465 37.7 12.3 96.1

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 Escandon Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $772 (8.2%) $8,630 (91.8%) $9,402
2020 $1,276 (11.8%) $9,575 (88.2%) $10,851
2021 $1,277 (10.1%) $11,416 (89.9%) $12,693

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Escandon 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 2838th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2939th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Escandon Elementary)3838
   3rd Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))4653
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Escandon Elementary)4640
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5147
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Escandon Elementary)2833
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))4853
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Escandon Elementary)3234
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5055
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Escandon Elementary)4947
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5566
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Escandon Elementary)5443
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))6359
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Escandon Elementary)5231
 21%
   5th Grade Science (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5336
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students428495
 15.7%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic421427
 1.4%
Pacific Islander00
White767
 857.1%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.4%93.7%
 10.3%


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Escandon Elementary ranks 2182nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Escandon Elementary are 88% Hispanic, 11% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 465 students attended Escandon Elementary.

Students who attend Escandon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brown Middle
High : Memorial High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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