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Joe Wright Elementary

Summary:

Joe Wright Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Jacksonville Independent School District (ISD) in Texas, with a student population of 542. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student body (52.77%), with significant populations of White (21.59%) and African American (22.88%) students, and a high percentage (90.22%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, Joe Wright Elementary has struggled compared to state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades were generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 3rd grade Reading, Joe Wright Elementary had a 58.06% proficiency rate, compared to 43.75% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and students with special needs tending to perform significantly lower than their peers.

Despite the school's academic challenges, it has a relatively high per-student spending of $11,007 in the 2020-2021 school year, which is higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools like Fred Douglass and East Side Elementary, which have similar demographic and economic profiles and perform at a comparable level. The school has also seen a decline in its student population and a shift in its racial composition, with a decrease in the percentage of White and African American students and an increase in the percentage of Hispanic students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1055 N Pineda St
       Jacksonville, TX  75766-4799

(903) 586-5286

District: Jacksonville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2217th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,007 Help


Students who attend Joe Wright Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jacksonville Middle
    Nichols Intermediate
High:    Jacksonville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  542

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.8%
African American:
22.9%
White:
21.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.2% Help


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Compare Details Joe Wright Elementary ranks better than 52.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Jacksonville Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Joe Wright Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.8%), African American (22.9%), White (21.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joe Wright Elementary is 14.5, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Jacksonville Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joe Wright Elementary is $11,007, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Jacksonville Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Joe Wright Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Joe Wright Elementary 2217th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Joe Wright Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Jacksonville Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Jacksonville Independent School District (Isd) 647th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joe Wright Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Joe Wright Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 32.28 2788th 3465 19.5%
2005 51.23 1976th 3475 43.1%
2006 40.27 2492nd 3476 28.3%
2007 45.63 2425th 3724 34.9%
2008 37.57 2782nd 3768 26.2%
2009 51.60 2154th 3884 44.5%
2010 70.19 1100th 3937 72.1%
2011 75.98 761st 4095 81.4%
2012 73.26 969th 4206 77.0%
2013 79.89 658th 4221 84.4%
2014 80.73 682nd 4260 84.0%
2015 66.05 1467th 4320 66.0%
2016 26.82 3435th 4286 19.9%
2017 34.01 2908th 4329 32.8%
2018 37.36 2725th 4359 37.5%
2019 34.93 3028th 4479 32.4%
2021 42.37 2427th 4578 47.0%
2022 32.25 3227th 4581 29.6%
2023 29.03 3456th 4647 25.6%
2024 48.86 2217th 4675 52.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Joe Wright Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.46 1206th 3333 63.8%
2021 68.94 661st 3446 80.8%
2022 52.97 1472nd 3487 57.8%
2023 29.59 2802nd 3556 21.2%
2024 51.45 1571st 3638 56.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Joe Wright Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.61 1210th 3558 66.0%
2019 50.30 1395th 3684 62.1%
2021 44.17 1756th 3799 53.8%
2022 42.56 2101st 3952 46.8%
2023 32.71 2915th 4086 28.7%
2024 54.26 1616th 4261 62.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joe Wright Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.04 2168th 4264 49.2%
2019 41.65 2672nd 4309 38.0%
2021 53.42 1795th 4451 59.7%
2022 42.66 2643rd 4477 41.0%
2023 31.78 3408th 4521 24.6%
2024 53.34 1957th 4560 57.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Joe Wright Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.14 2545th 4306 40.9%
2019 31.81 3217th 4348 26.0%
2021 43.20 2402nd 4499 46.6%
2022 36.17 3028th 4561 33.6%
2023 38.35 2885th 4588 37.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Joe Wright Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.11 1785th 3006 40.6%
2022 76.89 252nd 2958 91.5%
2023 39.65 2267th 2980 23.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Joe Wright Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.55 1279th 4240 69.8%
2019 46.33 2236th 4295 47.9%
2021 56.02 1429th 4331 67.0%
2022 49.15 2155th 4461 51.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Joe Wright Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.66 2725th 4319 36.9%
2019 41.78 2539th 4357 41.7%
2021 43.64 2346th 4498 47.8%
2022 32.86 3212th 4563 29.6%
2023 22.72 3843rd 4585 16.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Joe Wright Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.34 1447th 2483 41.7%
2019 25.40 2128th 2515 15.4%
2021 23.98 2099th 2444 14.1%
2022 10.23 2385th 2421 1.5%
2023 26.16 2016th 2443 17.5%
2024 39.74 1495th 2421 38.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joe Wright Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.07 1875th 4168 55.0%
2019 45.35 2290th 4188 45.3%
2021 57.83 1464th 4329 66.2%
2022 52.59 1922nd 4376 56.1%
2023 25.51 3637th 4401 17.4%
2024 52.46 1941st 4431 56.2%
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Rank History for White students at Joe Wright Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.12 2597th 3127 16.9%
2019 33.82 2305th 3142 26.6%
2021 25.23 2542nd 3082 17.5%
2022 31.32 2375th 3082 22.9%
2023 38.55 2062nd 3106 33.6%
2024 55.75 1368th 3078 55.6%
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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.

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 Joe Wright Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 339 113 2 36 n/a n/a n/a 0 490
1989 334 103 3 47 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1990 305 104 4 74 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1991 296 115 4 76 1 n/a n/a -144 348
1992 283 137 2 91 1 n/a n/a 0 514
1993 296 132 0 97 1 n/a n/a 0 526
1994 280 128 0 91 2 n/a n/a 0 501
1995 290 142 1 126 1 n/a n/a 0 560
1996 290 142 1 126 1 n/a n/a 0 560
1997 306 142 2 144 1 n/a n/a 0 595
1998 293 149 0 167 1 n/a n/a 0 610
1999 284 140 1 195 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2000 200 131 1 187 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2001 174 139 1 247 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2002 148 117 1 214 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2003 148 117 1 214 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2004 172 119 1 203 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2005 166 122 1 225 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2006 151 139 0 227 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2007 150 139 0 246 2 n/a n/a 0 537
2008 131 149 0 251 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2009 125 121 0 262 1 n/a n/a 0 509
2010 150 118 1 246 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2011 130 100 0 257 0 1 11 0 499
2012 128 88 0 274 0 0 9 0 499
2013 133 85 0 266 0 0 12 0 496
2014 133 83 0 302 1 1 12 0 532
2015 129 101 0 305 2 1 12 0 550
2016 126 99 0 317 3 1 8 0 554
2017 115 99 0 300 3 1 4 0 522
2018 134 82 0 290 3 1 6 0 516
2019 105 66 1 288 4 1 13 0 478
2020 112 78 1 326 4 0 15 0 536
2021 108 77 1 307 1 0 11 0 505
2022 126 103 2 290 2 0 13 0 536
2023 117 124 2 286 1 0 12 0 542

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 Joe Wright Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 490 27.0 18.1 n/a
1989 487 n/a n/a n/a
1990 487 30.0 16.2 n/a
1991 348 58.6 5.9 n/a
1992 514 34.3 14.9 52.7
1993 526 33.0 15.9 62.7
1994 501 35.5 14.1 53.5
1995 560 38.3 14.6 57.3
1996 560 38.3 14.6 57.3
1997 595 38.0 15.7 57.6
1998 610 37.2 16.4 58.9
1999 620 40.0 15.5 71
2000 519 32.7 15.9 72.4
2001 561 32.0 17.5 76.5
2002 480 30.1 15.9 80.4
2003 480 30.1 15.9 80.4
2004 496 30.4 16.3 83.9
2005 515 30.6 16.8 82.9
2006 517 31.7 16.3 83.8
2007 537 31.2 17.2 85.3
2008 532 34.4 15.5 89.1
2009 509 34.2 14.8 88.4
2010 515 34.8 14.7 91.1
2011 499 34.5 14.4 89.8
2012 499 32.7 15.2 90
2013 496 35.4 13.9 89.1
2014 532 35.3 15.0 90
2015 550 35.0 15.7 89.3
2016 554 35.0 15.8 89.7
2017 522 33.4 15.6 89.3
2018 516 35.0 14.7 88.8
2019 478 34.3 13.9 89.3
2020 536 34.3 15.6 90.3
2021 505 36.8 13.7 87.9
2022 536 38.2 14.0 89.4
2023 542 37.2 14.5 90.2

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 Joe Wright Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 490 27.0 18.1 n/a
1989 487 n/a n/a n/a
1990 487 30.0 16.2 n/a
1991 348 58.6 5.9 n/a
1992 514 34.3 14.9 52.7
1993 526 33.0 15.9 62.7
1994 501 35.5 14.1 53.5
1995 560 38.3 14.6 57.3
1996 560 38.3 14.6 57.3
1997 595 38.0 15.7 57.6
1998 610 37.2 16.4 58.9
1999 620 40.0 15.5 71
2000 519 32.7 15.9 72.4
2001 561 32.0 17.5 76.5
2002 480 30.1 15.9 80.4
2003 480 30.1 15.9 80.4
2004 496 30.4 16.3 83.9
2005 515 30.6 16.8 82.9
2006 517 31.7 16.3 83.8
2007 537 31.2 17.2 85.3
2008 532 34.4 15.5 89.1
2009 509 34.2 14.8 88.4
2010 515 34.8 14.7 91.1
2011 499 34.5 14.4 89.8
2012 499 32.7 15.2 90
2013 496 35.4 13.9 89.1
2014 532 35.3 15.0 90
2015 550 35.0 15.7 89.3
2016 554 35.0 15.8 89.7
2017 522 33.4 15.6 89.3
2018 516 35.0 14.7 88.8
2019 478 34.3 13.9 89.3
2020 536 34.3 15.6 90.3
2021 505 36.8 13.7 87.9
2022 536 38.2 14.0 89.4
2023 542 37.2 14.5 90.2

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 Joe Wright Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,779 (19.6%) $7,292 (80.4%) $9,071
2020 $1,298 (13.7%) $8,171 (86.3%) $9,470
2021 $2,164 (19.7%) $8,843 (80.3%) $11,007

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Joe Wright 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 3028th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3456th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Joe Wright Elementary)2140
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Jacksonville Independent School District (Isd))3550
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Joe Wright Elementary)4041
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jacksonville Independent School District (Isd))3441
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Joe Wright Elementary)5824
 34%
   3rd Grade Reading (Jacksonville Independent School District (Isd))4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Joe Wright Elementary)3125
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Jacksonville Independent School District (Isd))3937
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Joe Wright Elementary)4627
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jacksonville Independent School District (Isd))4437
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Joe Wright Elementary)6440
 24%
   4th Grade Reading (Jacksonville Independent School District (Isd))4539
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students478542
 13.4%
African American66124
 87.9%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic288286
 0.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White105117
 11.4%
Two or More Races1312
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.3%90.2%
 0.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Wright Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 542 students attended Joe Wright Elementary.

Students who attend Joe Wright Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jacksonville Middle
Middle : Nichols Intermediate
High : Jacksonville High School

Joe Wright Elementary ranks 2217th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Joe Wright Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 23% African American, 22% White, 2% Two or more races.


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