Julian S Adame

Summary:

Julian S Adame is an elementary school in Donna, Texas that serves around 600 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Donna Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Julian S Adame consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on STAAR tests, with proficiency rates in reading, math, and science that are significantly lower than other schools. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools in recent years. Specific student groups, such as male students, English Language Learners, and Gifted and Talented students, struggle the most at Julian S Adame, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools. While the school spends around $8,800 to $9,400 per student, this is lower than the spending levels of some nearby schools in the Donna ISD.

The academic challenges faced by Julian S Adame appear to be systemic issues within the Donna ISD, as other district elementary schools like A.M. Ochoa Elementary and Guzman Elementary also struggle academically and have low statewide rankings. In comparison, schools in the neighboring Weslaco Independent School District, such as Cleckler/Heald Elementary, outperform Julian S Adame across multiple subjects and grade levels, and have higher statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5001 N Fm 493
       Donna, TX  78537


(956) 461-4010

District: Donna Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3139th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,815 Help


Students who attend Julian S Adame usually attend:

Middle:    Veterans Middle
High:    Donna North High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  559

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.5%
White:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.3% Help


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Compare Details Julian S Adame ranks worse than 67.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 7th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Donna Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.5%), White (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Julian S Adame is 15.7, which is the 4th best among 12 elementary schools in the Donna Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Julian S Adame is $8,815, which is the lowest among 13 elementary schools in the Donna Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Julian S Adame:

SchoolDigger ranks Julian S Adame 3139th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Julian S Adame in the ranking list.)

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Donna Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Donna Independent School District (Isd) 679th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Julian S Adame

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Rank History for all students at Julian S Adame

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 15.35 3652nd 3884 6.0%
2010 38.04 2920th 3937 25.8%
2011 31.02 3350th 4095 18.2%
2012 32.05 3316th 4206 21.2%
2013 26.38 3555th 4221 15.8%
2014 31.59 3330th 4260 21.8%
2015 25.02 3573rd 4320 17.3%
2016 27.86 3388th 4286 21.0%
2017 31.25 3071st 4329 29.1%
2018 45.93 2194th 4359 49.7%
2019 56.43 1694th 4479 62.2%
2021 14.57 4239th 4578 7.4%
2022 33.91 3129th 4581 31.7%
2023 30.26 3387th 4647 27.1%
2024 34.72 3139th 4675 32.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Julian S Adame

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.58 1227th 3226 62.0%
2019 62.79 929th 3333 72.1%
2021 23.42 3034th 3446 12.0%
2022 32.35 2646th 3487 24.1%
2023 34.39 2562nd 3556 28.0%
2024 27.68 2920th 3638 19.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Julian S Adame

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.94 1419th 3558 60.1%
2019 55.51 1128th 3684 69.4%
2022 35.21 2644th 3952 33.1%
2023 36.41 2597th 4086 36.4%
2024 32.10 3108th 4261 27.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Julian S Adame

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.58 1532nd 4264 64.1%
2019 65.75 1040th 4309 75.9%
2021 19.71 4043rd 4451 9.2%
2022 41.47 2725th 4477 39.1%
2023 40.36 2846th 4521 37.0%
2024 34.10 3294th 4560 27.8%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Julian S Adame

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.39 46th 112 58.9%
2019 64.28 26th 93 72.0%
2023 35.40 34th 44 22.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Julian S Adame

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.16 2162nd 4306 49.8%
2019 61.15 1442nd 4348 66.8%
2021 18.42 3989th 4499 11.3%
2022 34.42 3126th 4561 31.5%
2023 32.67 3235th 4588 29.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Julian S Adame

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.11 2560th 3106 17.6%
2019 56.49 1708th 3184 46.4%
2022 23.05 2646th 2958 10.5%
2023 24.85 2652nd 2980 11.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Julian S Adame

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.92 709th 4240 83.3%
2019 77.37 511th 4295 88.1%
2021 23.50 3817th 4331 11.9%
2022 50.57 2054th 4461 54.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Julian S Adame

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.92 2259th 4319 47.7%
2019 50.61 1975th 4357 54.7%
2021 13.64 4257th 4498 5.4%
2022 33.99 3139th 4563 31.2%
2023 28.40 3514th 4585 23.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Julian S Adame

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.67 1785th 4168 57.2%
2019 62.49 1234th 4188 70.5%
2021 18.47 3979th 4329 8.1%
2022 39.68 2773rd 4376 36.6%
2023 36.58 2973rd 4401 32.4%
2024 34.10 3164th 4431 28.6%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Julian S Adame

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 1 1 0 581 2 n/a n/a 0 585
2009 3 0 0 715 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2010 1 0 0 717 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2011 0 0 0 751 0 0 0 0 751
2012 2 0 0 830 0 0 0 0 832
2013 3 0 0 864 0 0 0 0 867
2014 2 0 0 878 0 0 0 0 880
2015 3 0 0 850 0 0 0 0 853
2016 2 0 0 806 0 0 0 0 808
2017 1 0 0 709 0 0 0 0 710
2018 0 0 0 657 0 0 0 0 657
2019 1 0 0 582 0 0 0 0 583
2020 1 0 0 552 0 0 0 0 553
2021 1 0 0 715 0 0 0 0 716
2022 1 0 0 605 0 0 0 0 606
2023 3 0 0 597 0 0 0 0 600
2024 3 0 0 556 0 0 0 0 559

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

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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 Julian S Adame

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 585 30.9 18.9 2.2
2009 718 38.9 18.4 1.7
2010 718 41.8 17.1 0.8
2011 751 42.1 17.8 0.9
2012 832 38.0 21.8 0.6
2013 867 39.7 21.8 95.7
2014 880 41.9 20.9 95.2
2015 853 44.0 19.3 93.8
2016 808 45.0 17.9 91.8
2017 710 38.6 18.3 90.8
2018 657 38.2 17.1 94.1
2019 583 31.8 18.2 90.7
2020 553 29.1 18.9 93.7
2021 716 37.1 19.2 91.9
2022 606 35.4 17.0 94.6
2023 600 35.9 16.6 93.8
2024 559 35.5 15.7 94.3

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 Julian S Adame

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 585 30.9 18.9 2.2
2009 718 38.9 18.4 1.7
2010 718 41.8 17.1 0.8
2011 751 42.1 17.8 0.9
2012 832 38.0 21.8 0.6
2013 867 39.7 21.8 95.7
2014 880 41.9 20.9 95.2
2015 853 44.0 19.3 93.8
2016 808 45.0 17.9 91.8
2017 710 38.6 18.3 90.8
2018 657 38.2 17.1 94.1
2019 583 31.8 18.2 90.7
2020 553 29.1 18.9 93.7
2021 716 37.1 19.2 91.9
2022 606 35.4 17.0 94.6
2023 600 35.9 16.6 93.8
2024 559 35.5 15.7 94.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Julian S Adame

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $840 (9.9%) $7,619 (90.1%) $8,459
2020 $922 (9.8%) $8,454 (90.2%) $9,376
2021 $1,116 (12.7%) $7,699 (87.3%) $8,815

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Julian S Adame

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1694th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3387th of 4647 Elementary schools
 35.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Julian S Adame)5951
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3235
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Julian S Adame)4928
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3526
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Julian S Adame)3319
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))2212
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Julian S Adame)3929
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3328
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Julian S Adame)5940
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3832
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Julian S Adame)200
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))1814
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Julian S Adame)3242
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3137
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Julian S Adame)5338
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Donna Independent School District (Isd))4938
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Julian S Adame)6118
 43%
   5th Grade Science (Donna Independent School District (Isd))3719
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students583600
 2.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic582597
 2.6%
Pacific Islander00
White13
 200%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.7%93.8%
 3.1%


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Julian S Adame ranks 3139th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Julian S Adame usually go on to attend:

Middle : Veterans Middle
High : Donna North High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 559 students attended Julian S Adame.

Students at Julian S Adame are 99% Hispanic.


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