Joy James Academy Of Leadership

Summary:

Joy James Academy Of Leadership is an elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving 446 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Castleberry Independent School District, which is ranked 737 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Joy James Academy Of Leadership faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher Hispanic student population (84.53%) than surrounding schools, which range from 29.11% to 96.75% Hispanic students. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with STAAR test scores generally lower than district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's male students have outperformed their female counterparts, and Hispanic and English Language Learner students have performed better than White and Special Education students. With over 89% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Joy James Academy Of Leadership serves a highly economically disadvantaged population.

When compared to nearby schools like Castleberry Elementary, Greenfield Elementary, and Marilyn Miller Language Academy, Joy James Academy Of Leadership is struggling to keep up academically. The school's high spending per student, ranging from $12,086 to $12,732 over the past three years, suggests that resources are available, but the academic results indicate that these resources may not be effectively utilized. Identifying and addressing the specific challenges faced by the school's student population could be a key step in improving overall performance and better preparing students for future success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5300 Buchanan St
       Fort Worth, TX  76114-1399


(817) 252-2500

District: Castleberry Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2384th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,732 Help


Students who attend Joy James Academy Of Leadership usually attend:

Middle:    Irma Marsh Middle
High:    Castleberry High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.6%
White:
9.3%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.8% Help


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Compare Details Joy James Academy Of Leadership ranks worse than 51% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Castleberry Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Joy James Academy Of Leadership has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Castleberry Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.6%), White (9.3%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joy James Academy Of Leadership is 11.6, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Castleberry Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joy James Academy Of Leadership is $12,732, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Castleberry Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Joy James Academy Of Leadership:

SchoolDigger ranks Joy James Academy Of Leadership 2384th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Joy James Academy Of Leadership in the ranking list.)

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Castleberry Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Castleberry Independent School District (Isd) 737th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joy James Academy Of Leadership

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Rank History for all students at Joy James Academy Of Leadership

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.01 2765th 3465 20.2%
2005 41.14 2433rd 3475 30.0%
2006 44.48 2310th 3476 33.5%
2007 32.42 2971st 3724 20.2%
2008 40.01 2666th 3768 29.2%
2009 36.97 2885th 3884 25.7%
2010 49.45 2365th 3937 39.9%
2011 41.15 2893rd 4095 29.4%
2012 30.58 3402nd 4206 19.1%
2013 26.29 3564th 4221 15.6%
2014 24.49 3647th 4260 14.4%
2015 13.76 4015th 4320 7.1%
2016 28.61 3354th 4286 21.7%
2017 20.97 3731st 4329 13.8%
2018 29.86 3200th 4359 26.6%
2019 19.71 3940th 4479 12.0%
2021 23.98 3578th 4578 21.8%
2022 44.62 2463rd 4581 46.2%
2023 35.90 3041st 4647 34.6%
2024 46.44 2384th 4675 49.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Joy James Academy Of Leadership

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.27 1429th 3226 55.7%
2019 24.63 2913th 3333 12.6%
2021 31.32 2583rd 3446 25.0%
2022 50.77 1600th 3487 54.1%
2023 46.80 1861st 3556 47.7%
2024 38.56 2291st 3638 37.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Joy James Academy Of Leadership

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.30 1395th 3558 60.8%
2019 17.97 3559th 3684 3.4%
2021 33.02 2559th 3799 32.6%
2022 48.74 1649th 3952 58.3%
2023 39.44 2346th 4086 42.6%
2024 81.92 378th 4261 91.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joy James Academy Of Leadership

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.16 2475th 4264 42.0%
2019 28.07 3574th 4309 17.1%
2021 32.71 3199th 4451 28.1%
2022 61.29 1405th 4477 68.6%
2023 46.67 2408th 4521 46.7%
2024 59.81 1501st 4560 67.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Joy James Academy Of Leadership

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.80 3079th 4306 28.5%
2019 26.02 3563rd 4348 18.1%
2021 32.90 3001st 4499 33.3%
2022 39.34 2809th 4561 38.4%
2023 29.09 3466th 4588 24.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Joy James Academy Of Leadership

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.78 235th 3106 92.4%
2019 24.63 2824th 3184 11.3%
2021 35.22 2209th 3006 26.5%
2022 65.11 1105th 2958 62.6%
2023 61.75 1367th 2980 54.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Joy James Academy Of Leadership

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.03 1819th 4240 57.1%
2019 31.18 3316th 4295 22.8%
2021 35.41 2936th 4331 32.2%
2022 48.32 2218th 4461 50.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Joy James Academy Of Leadership

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.60 3392nd 4319 21.5%
2019 16.47 4019th 4357 7.8%
2021 20.14 3856th 4498 14.3%
2022 48.66 2256th 4563 50.6%
2023 42.46 2598th 4585 43.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Joy James Academy Of Leadership

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.27 938th 2515 62.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joy James Academy Of Leadership

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.89 3202nd 4168 23.2%
2019 21.60 3765th 4188 10.1%
2021 28.69 3318th 4329 23.4%
2022 56.98 1644th 4376 62.4%
2023 43.73 2511th 4401 42.9%
2024 54.10 1836th 4431 58.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Joy James Academy Of Leadership

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.13 2264th 3127 27.6%
2019 19.73 2805th 3142 10.7%
2021 28.04 2429th 3082 21.2%
2022 16.94 2814th 3082 8.7%
2023 28.16 2489th 3106 19.9%
2024 46.41 1757th 3078 42.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Joy James Academy Of Leadership

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 256 0 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1990 249 3 4 69 3 n/a n/a 0 328
1991 238 2 4 69 6 n/a n/a 0 319
1992 259 3 4 76 5 n/a n/a 0 347
1993 265 2 3 65 5 n/a n/a 0 340
1994 286 3 3 70 4 n/a n/a 0 366
1995 238 4 2 100 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1996 238 4 2 100 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1997 234 4 1 102 1 n/a n/a 0 342
1998 214 4 3 120 2 n/a n/a 0 343
1999 212 5 1 138 3 n/a n/a 0 359
2000 195 6 1 179 1 n/a n/a 0 382
2001 168 1 0 174 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2002 125 3 0 234 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2003 125 3 0 234 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2004 114 5 0 253 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2005 122 2 0 234 2 n/a n/a 0 360
2006 97 1 0 253 1 n/a n/a 0 352
2007 94 5 0 307 1 n/a n/a 0 407
2008 97 6 0 315 1 n/a n/a 0 419
2009 91 6 2 350 2 n/a n/a 0 451
2010 93 5 2 395 2 n/a n/a 0 497
2011 91 7 2 378 5 0 6 0 489
2012 97 11 4 368 3 0 7 0 490
2013 91 9 2 400 1 0 10 0 513
2014 83 8 4 431 1 0 6 0 533
2015 92 7 4 438 1 0 6 0 548
2016 79 8 1 435 1 0 6 0 530
2017 68 6 3 426 1 0 6 0 510
2018 68 5 4 407 1 2 5 0 492
2019 55 4 3 389 1 1 6 0 459
2020 54 2 2 375 4 4 3 0 444
2021 55 3 2 343 1 3 2 0 409
2022 50 11 3 359 1 4 3 0 431
2023 44 9 3 377 2 2 9 0 446
2024 41 7 1 382 0 2 8 0 441

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 Joy James Academy Of Leadership

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 322 n/a n/a n/a
1990 328 17.0 19.2 n/a
1991 319 17.4 18.3 n/a
1992 347 20.3 17.0 42.7
1993 340 21.0 16.2 61.5
1994 366 21.7 16.9 54.4
1995 344 23.0 15.0 47.1
1996 344 23.0 15.0 47.1
1997 342 25.0 13.7 47.7
1998 343 25.0 13.7 49.6
1999 359 25.0 14.4 64.3
2000 382 24.0 15.9 64.9
2001 343 26.0 13.2 63.3
2002 362 24.0 15.1 75.4
2003 362 24.0 15.1 75.4
2004 373 23.5 15.9 71
2005 360 25.5 14.1 76.7
2006 352 27.5 12.8 69.6
2007 407 27.5 14.8 78.6
2008 419 29.0 14.4 79.7
2009 451 31.9 14.1 78.9
2010 497 35.5 13.9 70.4
2011 489 34.3 14.2 89.4
2012 490 32.4 15.0 85.5
2013 513 34.5 14.8 91.8
2014 533 35.5 15.0 90.4
2015 548 36.0 15.2 88.9
2016 530 39.0 13.5 88.3
2017 510 38.0 13.4 86.7
2018 492 37.8 13.0 88.8
2019 459 36.4 12.5 89.3
2020 444 34.8 12.7 91
2021 409 30.9 13.2 89.7
2022 431 33.5 12.8 91.4
2023 446 35.8 12.4 89.2
2024 441 37.7 11.6 91.8

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 Joy James Academy Of Leadership

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 322 n/a n/a n/a
1990 328 17.0 19.2 n/a
1991 319 17.4 18.3 n/a
1992 347 20.3 17.0 42.7
1993 340 21.0 16.2 61.5
1994 366 21.7 16.9 54.4
1995 344 23.0 15.0 47.1
1996 344 23.0 15.0 47.1
1997 342 25.0 13.7 47.7
1998 343 25.0 13.7 49.6
1999 359 25.0 14.4 64.3
2000 382 24.0 15.9 64.9
2001 343 26.0 13.2 63.3
2002 362 24.0 15.1 75.4
2003 362 24.0 15.1 75.4
2004 373 23.5 15.9 71
2005 360 25.5 14.1 76.7
2006 352 27.5 12.8 69.6
2007 407 27.5 14.8 78.6
2008 419 29.0 14.4 79.7
2009 451 31.9 14.1 78.9
2010 497 35.5 13.9 70.4
2011 489 34.3 14.2 89.4
2012 490 32.4 15.0 85.5
2013 513 34.5 14.8 91.8
2014 533 35.5 15.0 90.4
2015 548 36.0 15.2 88.9
2016 530 39.0 13.5 88.3
2017 510 38.0 13.4 86.7
2018 492 37.8 13.0 88.8
2019 459 36.4 12.5 89.3
2020 444 34.8 12.7 91
2021 409 30.9 13.2 89.7
2022 431 33.5 12.8 91.4
2023 446 35.8 12.4 89.2
2024 441 37.7 11.6 91.8

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 Joy James Academy Of Leadership

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,594 (21.5%) $9,492 (78.5%) $12,086
2020 $2,125 (17.3%) $10,185 (82.7%) $12,311
2021 $1,530 (12.0%) $11,202 (88.0%) $12,732

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Joy James Academy Of Leadership

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3940th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3041st of 4647 Elementary schools
 22.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Joy James Academy Of Leadership)3030
   3rd Grade Reading (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))3845
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Joy James Academy Of Leadership)3119
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))3629
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Joy James Academy Of Leadership)360
 36%
   3rd Grade Reading (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))3229
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Joy James Academy Of Leadership)2154
 33%
   4th Grade Reading (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))3435
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Joy James Academy Of Leadership)3259
 27%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))3434
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Joy James Academy Of Leadership)1325
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))2943
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Joy James Academy Of Leadership)3947
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))4152
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Joy James Academy Of Leadership)4026
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))4238
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Joy James Academy Of Leadership)2520
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))3827
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Joy James Academy Of Leadership)3840
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))4312
 31%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students459446
 2.8%
African American49
 125%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian33
Hispanic389377
 3.1%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White5544
 20%
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.3%89.2%
 0.1%


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Joy James Academy Of Leadership ranks 2384th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 441 students attended Joy James Academy Of Leadership.

Students who attend Joy James Academy Of Leadership usually go on to attend:

Middle : Irma Marsh Middle
High : Castleberry High School

Students at Joy James Academy Of Leadership are 87% Hispanic, 9% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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