James L Masters

Summary:

James L Masters is an elementary school in Converse, Texas that serves students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Judson Independent School District. With a diverse student population that is majority Hispanic and African American, the school has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools.

James L Masters faces significant challenges, including low proficiency rates on state assessments, underperformance across student subgroups, and a high rate of economically disadvantaged students. The school spends less per student than the state average and has seen a steady decline in its academic performance over the past decade, dropping from a 3-star to a 1-star rating. While other nearby Judson ISD elementary schools also perform below the state average, James L Masters consistently ranks lower than its peers, including Elolf Elementary and Mary Lou Hartman. The nearby IDEA Converse Academy charter school outperforms James L Masters across most metrics.

With its high poverty rates, resource challenges, and persistent academic struggles, James L Masters will likely require targeted interventions and additional support to improve student outcomes, particularly for its Hispanic, economically disadvantaged, and English Learner populations. The school's declining performance over time and underperformance compared to its peers suggest that significant changes may be needed to address the complex challenges facing this elementary school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2650 Woodlake Pkwy
       Converse, TX  78109


(210) 945-1150

District: Judson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3806th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,558 Help


Students who attend James L Masters usually attend:

Middle:    Henry Metzger Middle
High:    Karen Wagner High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  802

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.9%
African American:
31.5%
White:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details James L Masters ranks worse than 81.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 11th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Judson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.9%), African American (31.5%), White (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James L Masters is 20.3, which is the highest among 20 elementary schools in the Judson Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James L Masters is $8,558. 15 elementary schools in the Judson Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

James L Masters was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Judson Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Judson Independent School District (Isd) 770th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for James L Masters

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Rank History for all students at James L Masters

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 54.23 2182nd 4095 46.7%
2012 60.16 1695th 4206 59.7%
2013 53.36 2109th 4221 50.0%
2014 51.53 2230th 4260 47.7%
2015 50.56 2288th 4320 47.0%
2016 62.82 1622nd 4286 62.2%
2017 54.00 1758th 4329 59.4%
2018 51.23 1923rd 4359 55.9%
2019 33.10 3145th 4479 29.8%
2021 24.71 3526th 4578 23.0%
2022 23.75 3730th 4581 18.6%
2023 20.77 3961st 4647 14.8%
2024 24.11 3806th 4675 18.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James L Masters

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.57 583rd 1046 44.3%
2019 60.60 430th 1112 61.3%
2022 42.16 641st 1004 36.2%
2023 11.43 1045th 1099 4.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James L Masters

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.05 1496th 3226 53.6%
2019 31.23 2607th 3333 21.8%
2021 71.53 565th 3446 83.6%
2022 30.69 2726th 3487 21.8%
2023 29.86 2791st 3556 21.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James L Masters

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.27 1291st 3558 63.7%
2019 46.50 1634th 3684 55.6%
2021 25.83 3130th 3799 17.6%
2022 24.78 3399th 3952 14.0%
2023 23.15 3585th 4086 12.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James L Masters

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.83 1769th 4264 58.5%
2019 30.38 3435th 4309 20.3%
2021 27.30 3576th 4451 19.7%
2022 26.43 3717th 4477 17.0%
2023 18.29 4174th 4521 7.7%
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Rank History for Female students at James L Masters

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.26 1725th 4306 59.9%
2019 36.64 2902nd 4348 33.3%
2021 24.76 3553rd 4499 21.0%
2022 27.99 3554th 4561 22.1%
2023 23.83 3819th 4588 16.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at James L Masters

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.52 677th 3106 78.2%
2019 59.95 1503rd 3184 52.8%
2023 44.91 2116th 2980 29.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at James L Masters

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.08 1919th 4240 54.7%
2019 30.78 3343rd 4295 22.2%
2021 42.39 2392nd 4331 44.8%
2022 35.54 3133rd 4461 29.8%
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Rank History for Male students at James L Masters

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.85 2266th 4319 47.5%
2019 30.39 3293rd 4357 24.4%
2021 26.17 3446th 4498 23.4%
2022 21.68 3890th 4563 14.7%
2023 19.42 4041st 4585 11.9%
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Rank History for African American students at James L Masters

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.74 750th 2483 69.8%
2019 36.75 1693rd 2515 32.7%
2021 41.82 1343rd 2444 45.0%
2022 44.11 1306th 2421 46.1%
2023 36.32 1591st 2443 34.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James L Masters

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.79 1950th 4168 53.2%
2019 34.77 2971st 4188 29.1%
2021 18.88 3955th 4329 8.6%
2022 22.81 3817th 4376 12.8%
2023 20.51 3927th 4401 10.8%
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Rank History for White students at James L Masters

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.07 781st 3127 75.0%
2019 54.96 1372nd 3142 56.3%
2021 33.68 2201st 3082 28.6%
2022 35.23 2219th 3082 28.0%
2023 33.46 2251st 3106 27.5%
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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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by a parent
Friday, January 24, 2020

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Enrollment information for James L Masters

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 70 187 14 249 5 n/a n/a 0 525
2011 212 198 13 155 2 4 14 0 598
2012 101 196 14 302 4 1 45 0 663
2013 136 208 11 341 1 1 42 0 740
2014 144 213 7 383 1 3 51 0 802
2015 128 197 9 376 2 1 44 0 757
2016 115 216 14 381 1 4 57 0 788
2017 94 219 17 397 1 7 45 0 780
2018 90 187 10 406 2 6 47 0 748
2019 42 88 7 199 2 3 30 0 371
2020 45 130 11 245 4 6 19 0 460
2021 52 154 9 273 2 2 26 0 518
2022 65 201 13 332 5 5 32 0 653
2023 70 253 16 416 3 1 43 0 802

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 James L Masters

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 525 32.9 15.9 66.3
2011 598 36.3 16.4 59.5
2012 663 38.0 17.4 61.1
2013 740 38.5 19.2 62.8
2014 802 40.6 19.7 70.8
2015 757 46.0 16.4 60.4
2016 788 40.0 19.7 63.5
2017 780 40.2 19.3 59.1
2018 748 46.8 15.9 60.2
2019 371 28.0 13.2 60.6
2020 460 28.6 16.0 62.8
2021 518 31.7 16.3 61.2
2022 653 38.9 16.7 70.6
2023 802 39.4 20.3 66

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 James L Masters

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 525 32.9 15.9 66.3
2011 598 36.3 16.4 59.5
2012 663 38.0 17.4 61.1
2013 740 38.5 19.2 62.8
2014 802 40.6 19.7 70.8
2015 757 46.0 16.4 60.4
2016 788 40.0 19.7 63.5
2017 780 40.2 19.3 59.1
2018 748 46.8 15.9 60.2
2019 371 28.0 13.2 60.6
2020 460 28.6 16.0 62.8
2021 518 31.7 16.3 61.2
2022 653 38.9 16.7 70.6
2023 802 39.4 20.3 66

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 James L Masters

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $986 (10.1%) $8,803 (89.9%) $9,789
2020 $945 (11.0%) $7,626 (89.0%) $8,570
2021 $797 (9.3%) $7,761 (90.7%) $8,558

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James L Masters

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 3145th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3961st of 4647 Elementary schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (James L Masters)3321
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Judson Independent School District (Isd))4037
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James L Masters)2314
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Judson Independent School District (Isd))4429
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (James L Masters)3731
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Judson Independent School District (Isd))3738
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (James L Masters)4045
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Judson Independent School District (Isd))4033
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (James L Masters)4938
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Judson Independent School District (Isd))4547
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (James L Masters)4916
 33%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Judson Independent School District (Isd))5135
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (James L Masters)2926
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Judson Independent School District (Isd))4022
 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 Students371802
 116.2%
African American88253
 187.5%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian716
 128.6%
Hispanic199416
 109%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White4270
 66.7%
Two or More Races3043
 43.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.6%66%
 5.3%


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James L Masters ranks in the bottom 18.6% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at James L Masters are 52% Hispanic, 32% African American, 9% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend James L Masters usually go on to attend:

Middle : Henry Metzger Middle
High : Karen Wagner High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 802 students attended James L Masters.


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