Jimmy Carter Early College High School

Summary:

Jimmy Carter Early College High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in La Joya, Texas, with a student population of 366 and a predominantly Hispanic student body. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, delivering outstanding academic outcomes for its students.

As an early college high school, Jimmy Carter provides students the opportunity to earn up to 60 college credits while in high school, giving them a head start on their college education. The school's STAAR EOC test scores significantly outperform the district and state averages across all subjects, including a 92.37% proficiency rate in U.S. History compared to 52.94% for the La Joya Independent School District and 69.1% for the state of Texas. Jimmy Carter has also maintained a remarkable 100% four-year graduation rate for the past five years, well above the state average.

Notably, Jimmy Carter Early College High School serves a high-need population, with 87.16% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school has consistently ranked among the top Texas high schools for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This exceptional performance is further highlighted by the school's ability to outperform nearby high schools, such as Juarez-Lincoln High School and La Joya Palmview High School, in academic achievement and student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 603 N College Dr
       La Joya, TX  78560


(956) 323-2200

District: La Joya Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
96th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,485 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  362

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.2%
Asian:
0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.8% Help


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Compare Details Jimmy Carter Early College High School ranks better than 95.2% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high 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 87.84. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jimmy Carter Early College High School 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: Hispanic (99.2%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jimmy Carter Early College High School is 11.5, which is the 2nd best among 5 high schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Jimmy Carter Early College High School employs 31.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jimmy Carter Early College High School is $11,485. 4 high schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jimmy Carter Early College High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jimmy Carter Early College High School 96th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Jimmy Carter Early College High School in the ranking list.)

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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 Jimmy Carter Early College High School

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Rank History for all students at Jimmy Carter Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 84.24 12th 1672 99.3%
2012 76.98 137th 1603 91.5%
2013 76.54 200th 1652 87.9%
2014 78.26 174th 1734 90.0%
2015 77.27 184th 1743 89.4%
2016 79.59 110th 1762 93.8%
2017 86.82 107th 1777 94.0%
2018 88.63 74th 1797 95.9%
2019 86.20 107th 1857 94.2%
2021 61.93 597th 1861 67.9%
2022 72.18 332nd 1876 82.3%
2023 85.63 115th 1961 94.1%
2024 87.84 96th 1987 95.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jimmy Carter Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.26 39th 1113 96.5%
2019 96.25 32nd 1136 97.2%
2021 76.18 124th 1195 89.6%
2022 87.28 79th 1278 93.8%
2023 95.17 43rd 1371 96.9%
2024 92.89 50th 1435 96.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jimmy Carter Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.05 68th 1357 95.0%
2021 24.68 1173rd 1382 15.1%
2022 54.03 461st 1418 67.5%
2024 88.14 82nd 1547 94.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jimmy Carter Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.72 57th 1794 96.8%
2019 91.73 54th 1818 97.0%
2021 67.98 371st 1848 79.9%
2022 77.71 184th 1847 90.0%
2023 91.05 61st 1897 96.8%
2024 91.85 45th 1883 97.6%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Jimmy Carter Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.53 5th 131 96.2%
2019 99.42 2nd 113 98.2%
2021 84.17 14th 97 85.6%
2022 95.26 4th 114 96.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Jimmy Carter Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.77 119th 1781 93.3%
2019 86.31 83rd 1798 95.4%
2021 58.86 670th 1815 63.1%
2022 66.03 463rd 1841 74.9%
2023 83.98 120th 1891 93.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jimmy Carter Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.04 536th 1137 52.9%
2019 64.02 486th 1145 57.6%
2021 47.08 829th 1177 29.6%
2022 52.49 747th 1172 36.3%
2023 72.06 165th 1182 86.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Jimmy Carter Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.65 34th 1784 98.1%
2019 94.82 45th 1810 97.5%
2021 71.12 276th 1829 84.9%
2022 86.92 86th 1837 95.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Jimmy Carter Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.80 72nd 1803 96.0%
2019 82.40 169th 1824 90.7%
2021 58.39 638th 1840 65.3%
2022 77.92 230th 1853 87.6%
2023 84.66 130th 1913 93.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jimmy Carter Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.79 61st 1691 96.4%
2019 88.81 80th 1714 95.3%
2021 67.37 387th 1743 77.8%
2022 76.33 221st 1762 87.5%
2023 88.51 79th 1820 95.7%
2024 89.86 50th 1804 97.2%
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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 Jimmy Carter Early College High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2011 0 0 0 109 0 0 0 0 109
2012 0 0 0 203 0 0 0 0 203
2013 0 0 0 290 0 0 0 0 290
2014 0 0 0 382 0 0 0 0 382
2015 0 0 0 369 0 0 0 0 369
2016 1 0 0 353 0 0 0 0 354
2017 1 0 0 353 0 0 0 0 354
2018 2 0 0 353 0 0 0 0 355
2019 1 0 0 352 0 0 0 0 353
2020 0 0 0 377 0 0 0 0 377
2021 0 0 0 408 0 0 0 0 408
2022 0 0 0 358 0 0 0 0 358
2023 0 0 2 364 0 0 0 0 366
2024 0 0 3 359 0 0 0 0 362

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 Jimmy Carter Early College High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2011 109 7.1 15.1 50.5
2012 203 16.5 12.2 30
2013 290 20.3 14.2 99
2014 382 24.7 15.4 99.2
2015 369 26.0 14.1 98.4
2016 354 24.0 14.7 98
2017 354 23.8 14.8 97.7
2018 355 22.3 15.8 97.5
2019 353 24.1 14.6 96
2020 377 25.8 14.5 87.5
2021 408 30.5 13.3 91.2
2022 358 28.1 12.6 84.9
2023 366 31.1 11.7 87.2
2024 362 31.4 11.5 97.8

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 Jimmy Carter Early College High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2011 109 7.1 15.1 50.5
2012 203 16.5 12.2 30
2013 290 20.3 14.2 99
2014 382 24.7 15.4 99.2
2015 369 26.0 14.1 98.4
2016 354 24.0 14.7 98
2017 354 23.8 14.8 97.7
2018 355 22.3 15.8 97.5
2019 353 24.1 14.6 96
2020 377 25.8 14.5 87.5
2021 408 30.5 13.3 91.2
2022 358 28.1 12.6 84.9
2023 366 31.1 11.7 87.2
2024 362 31.4 11.5 97.8

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 Jimmy Carter Early College High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $851 (7.3%) $10,781 (92.7%) $11,631
2020 $1,206 (11.2%) $9,581 (88.8%) $10,787
2021 $1,013 (8.8%) $10,471 (91.2%) $11,485

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jimmy Carter Early College High School

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 107th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 115th of 1961 High schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Jimmy Carter Early College High School)9867
 31%
   End of Course Algebra I (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))7243
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Jimmy Carter Early College High School)9181
 10%
   End of Course Biology (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5242
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Jimmy Carter Early College High School)7294
 22%
   End of Course English I Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))2840
 12%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Jimmy Carter Early College High School)7788
 11%
   End of Course English II Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))3240
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Jimmy Carter Early College High School)8992
 3%
   End of Course U.S. History (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))6252
 10%
   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 Students353366
 3.7%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic352364
 3.4%
Pacific Islander00
White10
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96%87.2%
 8.9%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 362 students attended Jimmy Carter Early College High School.

Students at Jimmy Carter Early College High School are 99% Hispanic.


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