Joaquin Schools

Summary:

Joaquin Schools is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Joaquin, Texas, with a student population of 222. This school stands out for its consistently high academic performance, with graduation rates ranging from 91.7% to 98.0% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Gary School, Shelbyville School, and Tenaha Schools.

Joaquin Schools' academic excellence is further demonstrated by its low dropout rates, ranging from 0.5% to 1.4% over the past five years, and its consistently better performance on STAAR tests compared to the state and district averages, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, Joaquin Schools is projected to have 68.18% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 52.08%. Despite serving a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 47.83% to 53.15% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years, Joaquin Schools has a diverse racial makeup and invests more per student, ranging from $14,763 to $16,883 over the past three years, compared to the nearby schools.

The combination of Joaquin Schools' strong academic performance, low dropout rates, and diverse student population suggests the school is employing effective strategies and practices that could be worth exploring further. This alternative school's consistent achievements make it an interesting case study for understanding how to support student success, even in the face of economic challenges.


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Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 10901 Hwy 84 E
       Joaquin, TX  75954


(936) 269-3128

District: Joaquin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2118th of 4,675 Texas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,883 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  712

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.2%
Hispanic:
12.6%
African American:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Joaquin Schools ranks better than 54.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.63. (See more...)
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Compare Details Joaquin Schools ranks better than 70.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.72. (See more...)
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Compare Details Joaquin Schools ranks better than 60.7% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.31. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Joaquin Schools who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), Hispanic (12.6%), African American (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joaquin Schools is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joaquin Schools is $16,883.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Joaquin Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Joaquin Schools 2118th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Joaquin Schools in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Joaquin Schools 690th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Joaquin Schools in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Joaquin Schools 780th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Joaquin Schools in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Joaquin Schools

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.63 2118th 4675 54.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.34 1145th 3638 68.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.32 1800th 4261 57.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.18 1905th 4560 58.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.61 2913th 4431 34.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.60 2210th 3078 28.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Joaquin Schools

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Rank History for all middle school students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.72 690th 2361 70.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.82 824th 1881 56.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.08 555th 2224 75.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.16 949th 2108 55.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.64 964th 1724 44.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Joaquin Schools

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Rank History for all high school students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.98 959th 1427 32.8%
2005 50.91 848th 1429 40.7%
2006 69.81 397th 1430 72.2%
2007 73.75 301st 1497 79.9%
2008 72.45 319th 1510 78.9%
2009 81.79 95th 1539 93.8%
2010 81.80 47th 1568 97.0%
2011 78.09 142nd 1672 91.5%
2012 46.94 913th 1603 43.0%
2013 57.30 683rd 1652 58.7%
2014 65.46 505th 1734 70.9%
2015 65.56 548th 1743 68.6%
2016 44.18 1095th 1762 37.9%
2017 37.75 1064th 1777 40.1%
2018 44.35 927th 1797 48.4%
2019 48.61 901st 1857 51.5%
2021 58.68 677th 1861 63.6%
2022 57.03 678th 1876 63.9%
2023 42.42 1124th 1961 42.7%
2024 56.31 780th 1987 60.7%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.02 991st 1113 11.0%
2022 74.88 149th 1278 88.3%
2023 29.83 921st 1371 32.8%
2024 62.32 308th 1435 78.5%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.16 1127th 1347 16.3%
2019 39.89 762nd 1357 43.8%
2021 28.25 1081st 1382 21.8%
2022 52.28 496th 1418 65.0%
2023 43.96 718th 1478 51.4%
2024 51.97 584th 1547 62.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.40 865th 1794 51.8%
2019 57.43 573rd 1818 68.5%
2021 57.38 609th 1848 67.0%
2022 51.35 732nd 1847 60.4%
2023 34.82 1250th 1897 34.1%
2024 49.17 771st 1883 59.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.66 1098th 1781 38.3%
2019 50.29 888th 1798 50.6%
2021 61.21 612th 1815 66.3%
2022 61.18 580th 1841 68.5%
2023 49.27 926th 1891 51.0%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 78.28 1st 1172 99.9%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.63 1287th 1784 27.9%
2019 37.69 1115th 1810 38.4%
2021 17.64 1629th 1829 10.9%
2022 31.52 1260th 1837 31.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.43 895th 1803 50.4%
2019 44.89 962nd 1824 47.3%
2021 53.74 744th 1840 59.6%
2022 50.86 778th 1853 58.0%
2023 34.05 1244th 1913 35.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.24 700th 1691 58.6%
2019 53.20 687th 1714 59.9%
2021 88.72 69th 1743 96.0%
2022 70.06 315th 1762 82.1%
2023 37.28 1122nd 1820 38.4%
2024 26.58 1339th 1804 25.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Joaquin Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.36 1146th 1539 25.5%
2019 33.79 1112th 1526 27.1%
2021 34.82 1052nd 1510 30.3%
2022 36.12 1029th 1525 32.5%
2023 29.44 1168th 1576 25.9%
2024 33.93 1059th 1556 31.9%
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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.

Joaquin Schools Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Joaquin Schools

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 342 33 1 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 383
1989 345 31 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1990 340 29 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1991 371 31 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1992 362 27 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1993 278 21 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1994 268 22 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1995 283 12 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1996 283 12 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1997 261 17 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1998 232 24 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 260
1999 225 24 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 255
2000 238 18 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 259
2001 241 22 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 268
2002 160 10 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 174
2003 160 10 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 174
2004 169 7 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2005 177 10 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2006 168 12 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2007 165 11 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2008 165 11 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2009 182 9 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2010 186 7 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2011 178 7 1 18 0 0 2 0 206
2012 178 6 1 17 0 0 2 0 204
2013 184 9 3 21 1 0 3 0 221
2014 175 11 2 24 1 0 2 0 215
2015 159 13 2 26 1 0 2 0 203
2016 161 14 1 29 2 0 7 0 214
2017 155 12 0 28 1 0 3 0 199
2018 153 8 0 37 1 0 2 0 201
2019 144 10 0 36 0 0 3 0 193
2020 146 8 0 28 0 0 2 0 184
2021 144 9 0 29 0 0 2 0 184
2022 164 9 0 24 1 0 7 0 205
2023 173 12 0 27 2 0 8 0 222
2024 564 28 4 90 5 0 21 0 712

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 Joaquin Schools

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 383 24.0 15.9 n/a
1989 380 n/a n/a n/a
1990 373 27.0 13.8 n/a
1991 410 27.1 15.1 n/a
1992 395 28.5 13.8 23.5
1993 302 26.0 11.6 29.1
1994 291 25.2 11.5 24.1
1995 296 25.5 11.6 19.6
1996 296 25.5 11.6 19.6
1997 279 26.6 10.5 28
1998 260 27.6 9.4 27.3
1999 255 26.7 9.6 38
2000 259 25.5 10.2 36.7
2001 268 24.9 10.8 39.9
2002 174 15.7 11.1 36.8
2003 174 15.7 11.1 36.8
2004 183 16.2 11.3 41.5
2005 193 19.2 10.1 39.9
2006 186 18.3 10.2 39.8
2007 183 20.3 9.0 41.5
2008 188 19.7 9.5 37.8
2009 202 21.7 9.3 38.1
2010 205 23.5 8.7 45.4
2011 206 20.7 9.9 45.1
2012 204 18.9 10.7 45.1
2013 221 18.6 11.8 51.6
2014 215 21.1 10.1 55.3
2015 203 20.0 10.1 52.7
2016 214 17.0 12.5 55.1
2017 199 17.6 11.2 54.8
2018 201 18.0 11.1 59.7
2019 193 18.0 10.7 62.2
2020 184 17.7 10.3 54.9
2021 184 17.7 10.3 47.8
2022 205 18.9 10.8 49.8
2023 222 19.1 11.5 53.2
2024 712 57.5 12.3 60.7

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 Joaquin Schools

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 383 24.0 15.9 n/a
1989 380 n/a n/a n/a
1990 373 27.0 13.8 n/a
1991 410 27.1 15.1 n/a
1992 395 28.5 13.8 23.5
1993 302 26.0 11.6 29.1
1994 291 25.2 11.5 24.1
1995 296 25.5 11.6 19.6
1996 296 25.5 11.6 19.6
1997 279 26.6 10.5 28
1998 260 27.6 9.4 27.3
1999 255 26.7 9.6 38
2000 259 25.5 10.2 36.7
2001 268 24.9 10.8 39.9
2002 174 15.7 11.1 36.8
2003 174 15.7 11.1 36.8
2004 183 16.2 11.3 41.5
2005 193 19.2 10.1 39.9
2006 186 18.3 10.2 39.8
2007 183 20.3 9.0 41.5
2008 188 19.7 9.5 37.8
2009 202 21.7 9.3 38.1
2010 205 23.5 8.7 45.4
2011 206 20.7 9.9 45.1
2012 204 18.9 10.7 45.1
2013 221 18.6 11.8 51.6
2014 215 21.1 10.1 55.3
2015 203 20.0 10.1 52.7
2016 214 17.0 12.5 55.1
2017 199 17.6 11.2 54.8
2018 201 18.0 11.1 59.7
2019 193 18.0 10.7 62.2
2020 184 17.7 10.3 54.9
2021 184 17.7 10.3 47.8
2022 205 18.9 10.8 49.8
2023 222 19.1 11.5 53.2
2024 712 57.5 12.3 60.7

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 Joaquin Schools

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,066 (7.2%) $13,697 (92.8%) $14,763
2020 $1,247 (7.8%) $14,728 (92.2%) $15,975
2021 $1,548 (9.2%) $15,335 (90.8%) $16,883

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Joaquin Schools

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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 901st of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1124th of 1961 High schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Joaquin Schools)3833
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Joaquin Independent School District (Isd))3838
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Joaquin Schools)7566
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Joaquin Independent School District (Isd))7566
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Joaquin Schools)5773
 16%
   End of Course English I Reading (Joaquin Independent School District (Isd))5773
 16%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Joaquin Schools)5952
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Joaquin Independent School District (Isd))5952
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Joaquin Schools)5140
 11%
   End of Course U.S. History (Joaquin Independent School District (Isd))5140
 11%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students193222
 15%
African American1012
 20%
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic3627
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White144173
 20.1%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.2%53.2%
 9%


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Joaquin Schools ranks 2118th of 4675 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 712 students attended Joaquin Schools.

Students at Joaquin Schools are 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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