Summary:
The city of Penitas, Texas 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 is ranked 451 out of 968 in Texas and has a 3-star rating, some schools in Penitas stand out for their academic performance.
John F. Kennedy Elementary is the top-performing school, ranking in the top 40% of Texas elementary schools. It has consistently strong test scores, with 5th-grade students performing above the district and state averages in reading, math, and science. In contrast, Dr. Javier Saenz Middle has the lowest test scores among the schools, with many grades performing well below the district and state averages.
Another standout is William J. Clinton Elementary, which has shown significant improvement, moving from a 2-star to a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three years. Its 4th-grade reading scores are particularly impressive, with 83.33% of students proficient or better, well above the district and state averages. However, all schools in Penitas 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.
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