Sam Fordyce Elementary

Summary:

Sam Fordyce Elementary is a public elementary school located in Sullivan City, Texas, serving 404 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the La Joya Independent School District, which is ranked 451 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sam Fordyce Elementary has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly in STAAR Reading and Mathematics assessments, outperforming the district and state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics compared to the district and state. Additionally, the school's performance in STAAR Spanish assessments for Spanish-speaking students is noteworthy, with higher proficiency rates than the district and state. The school's focus on equity and inclusive practices is evident in its high rankings for various student subgroups, including English Language Learners and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

When compared to nearby schools within the La Joya Independent School District, Sam Fordyce Elementary generally outperforms the other district schools in STAAR Reading and Mathematics assessments. While the district schools share a predominantly Hispanic student population, Sam Fordyce Elementary's success appears to be the result of effective instructional practices and resource allocation, as the per-student spending and student-to-teacher ratios are relatively consistent across the district. The school's commitment to providing individualized attention and targeted interventions to meet the diverse needs of its students is likely a key factor in its academic achievements.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 801 Fm 886
       Sullivan City, TX  78595


(956) 323-2490

District: La Joya Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1314th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,301 Help


Students who attend Sam Fordyce Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lorenzo De Zavala Middle
High:    Jimmy Carter Early College High School
    La Joya High School
    Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.6% Help


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Compare Details Sam Fordyce Elementary ranks better than 71.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sam Fordyce Elementary is 14.4, which is the 10th best among 22 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sam Fordyce Elementary is $12,301, which is the 6th highest among 22 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sam Fordyce Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

La Joya Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks La Joya Independent School District (Isd) 451st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sam Fordyce Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sam Fordyce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.37 718th 3465 79.3%
2005 49.33 2052nd 3475 40.9%
2006 47.77 2154th 3476 38.0%
2007 50.12 2197th 3724 41.0%
2008 66.75 1255th 3768 66.7%
2009 40.99 2687th 3884 30.8%
2010 43.67 2662nd 3937 32.4%
2011 57.85 1944th 4095 52.5%
2012 40.60 2859th 4206 32.0%
2013 28.45 3468th 4221 17.8%
2014 31.18 3354th 4260 21.3%
2015 50.09 2315th 4320 46.4%
2016 55.23 2043rd 4286 52.3%
2017 48.57 2054th 4329 52.6%
2018 59.66 1507th 4359 65.4%
2019 61.09 1469th 4479 67.2%
2021 22.54 3677th 4578 19.7%
2022 52.23 2028th 4581 55.7%
2023 74.91 962nd 4647 79.3%
2024 65.42 1314th 4675 71.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sam Fordyce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.84 1612th 3226 50.0%
2019 62.56 937th 3333 71.9%
2021 21.23 3138th 3446 8.9%
2022 48.29 1752nd 3487 49.8%
2023 72.44 626th 3556 82.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sam Fordyce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.04 2844th 3558 20.1%
2019 14.22 3642nd 3684 1.1%
2021 19.01 3707th 3799 2.4%
2022 56.34 1230th 3952 68.9%
2023 66.96 801st 4086 80.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sam Fordyce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.34 757th 4264 82.2%
2019 74.28 622nd 4309 85.6%
2021 27.34 3571st 4451 19.8%
2022 65.80 1132nd 4477 74.7%
2023 83.51 336th 4521 92.6%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Sam Fordyce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.00 31st 93 66.7%
2023 94.94 2nd 44 95.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Sam Fordyce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.32 1473rd 4306 65.8%
2019 57.78 1612th 4348 62.9%
2021 26.85 3390th 4499 24.6%
2022 62.86 1431st 4561 68.6%
2023 80.15 692nd 4588 84.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sam Fordyce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.13 622nd 3106 80.0%
2019 75.44 410th 3184 87.1%
2021 24.50 2484th 3006 17.4%
2022 69.14 830th 2958 71.9%
2023 66.16 1090th 2980 63.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Sam Fordyce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.30 1734th 4240 59.1%
2019 67.88 897th 4295 79.1%
2021 23.58 3808th 4331 12.1%
2022 64.59 1145th 4461 74.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Sam Fordyce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.59 1711th 4319 60.4%
2019 62.09 1368th 4357 68.6%
2021 22.12 3727th 4498 17.1%
2022 38.66 2826th 4563 38.1%
2023 66.62 1272nd 4585 72.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sam Fordyce Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.96 1067th 4168 74.4%
2019 67.51 995th 4188 76.2%
2021 27.87 3382nd 4329 21.9%
2022 59.29 1497th 4376 65.8%
2023 80.57 503rd 4401 88.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Sam Fordyce Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 1 0 0 492 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2003 1 0 0 492 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2004 0 0 0 479 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2005 0 0 0 498 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2006 1 0 0 535 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2007 0 0 0 524 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2008 0 0 0 505 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2009 0 0 0 553 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2010 0 0 0 517 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2011 0 0 0 540 0 0 0 0 540
2012 0 0 0 529 0 0 0 0 529
2013 0 0 0 503 0 0 0 0 503
2014 1 0 0 486 0 0 0 0 487
2015 2 0 0 498 0 0 0 0 500
2016 1 0 0 498 0 0 0 0 499
2017 1 0 0 468 0 0 0 0 469
2018 0 0 0 448 0 0 0 0 448
2019 0 0 0 430 0 0 0 0 430
2020 0 0 0 412 0 0 0 0 412
2021 0 0 0 417 0 0 0 0 417
2022 0 0 0 337 0 0 0 0 337
2023 0 0 0 404 0 0 0 0 404

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sam Fordyce Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 493 32.2 15.3 55
2003 493 32.2 15.3 55
2004 479 31.1 15.4 41.5
2005 498 32.8 15.2 32.1
2006 536 33.8 15.9 22.6
2007 524 35.3 14.8 12.2
2008 505 36.0 14.0 2.6
2009 553 31.4 17.6 0.5
2010 517 35.1 14.7 0.6
2011 540 36.0 15.0 0.7
2012 529 35.6 14.8 0.6
2013 503 34.0 14.7 94.6
2014 487 32.7 14.8 94
2015 500 33.0 15.1 93.2
2016 499 35.0 14.2 93.8
2017 469 34.1 13.7 94.5
2018 448 29.7 15.0 94
2019 430 27.7 15.5 93.3
2020 412 31.8 12.9 90.5
2021 417 32.9 12.6 92.8
2022 337 28.5 11.8 95
2023 404 27.9 14.4 90.6

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 Sam Fordyce Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 493 32.2 15.3 55
2003 493 32.2 15.3 55
2004 479 31.1 15.4 41.5
2005 498 32.8 15.2 32.1
2006 536 33.8 15.9 22.6
2007 524 35.3 14.8 12.2
2008 505 36.0 14.0 2.6
2009 553 31.4 17.6 0.5
2010 517 35.1 14.7 0.6
2011 540 36.0 15.0 0.7
2012 529 35.6 14.8 0.6
2013 503 34.0 14.7 94.6
2014 487 32.7 14.8 94
2015 500 33.0 15.1 93.2
2016 499 35.0 14.2 93.8
2017 469 34.1 13.7 94.5
2018 448 29.7 15.0 94
2019 430 27.7 15.5 93.3
2020 412 31.8 12.9 90.5
2021 417 32.9 12.6 92.8
2022 337 28.5 11.8 95
2023 404 27.9 14.4 90.6

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 Sam Fordyce Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,179 (10.7%) $9,832 (89.3%) $11,011
2020 $1,794 (15.3%) $9,957 (84.7%) $11,751
2021 $1,347 (11.0%) $10,954 (89.0%) $12,301

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sam Fordyce Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1469th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 962nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sam Fordyce Elementary)4673
 27%
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4654
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sam Fordyce Elementary)6378
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5043
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Sam Fordyce Elementary)3266
 34%
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Sam Fordyce Elementary)4543
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5149
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sam Fordyce Elementary)4753
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Sam Fordyce Elementary)2358
 35%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))3645
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Sam Fordyce Elementary)4175
 34%
   5th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4960
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sam Fordyce Elementary)6260
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5650
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Sam Fordyce Elementary)5442
 12%
   5th Grade Science (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4832
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Sam Fordyce Elementary)4630
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5730
 27%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Science (Sam Fordyce Elementary)65
 1%
   5th Grade Science (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))267
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students430404
 6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic430404
 6%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.3%90.6%
 2.7%


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Students at Sam Fordyce Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

Sam Fordyce Elementary ranks 1314th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended Sam Fordyce Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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