Summary:
The 78576 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the La Joya Independent School District (ISD). While the district as a whole is ranked 451 out of 968 school districts in Texas and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, a few schools in this area stand out.
John F. Kennedy Elementary is the top performer, ranking in the top 40% of Texas elementary schools and boasting strong test scores, particularly in reading, with 5th-grade reading proficiency at 60.87% compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Dr. Javier Saenz Middle struggles, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages in most subjects. Meanwhile, William J. Clinton Elementary has shown significant improvement, moving from a 2-star to a 3-star rating over the past three years and impressing with its 83.33% 4th-grade reading proficiency.
Across the schools, the student population is 100% Hispanic, reflecting the demographic composition of the local community. Additionally, the schools have very high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 90.19% to 99.08%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the relatively high spending per student, ranging from $11,175 to $12,075, the academic performance of these schools is mixed, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving educational outcomes.
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