Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary

Summary:

Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary is a public elementary school in Mission, Texas, serving 594 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.

Despite serving a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 97.98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages on STAAR tests across various subjects and grade levels. The school's proficiency rates in reading, math, and science are significantly lower than the district and state averages, with the largest gaps in 3rd grade reading and 5th grade science. Additionally, the school's ranking of 3167 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools and its 2-out-of-5-star SchoolDigger rating indicate below-average performance.

When compared to nearby schools in the La Joya Independent School District, Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary stands out as an underperformer. For example, Diaz-Villarreal Elementary, located just 2.4 miles away, has significantly higher academic performance, with proficiency rates in reading, math, and science that are 20-30 percentage points higher than Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary. This suggests that the challenges faced by the school may be unique and require targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes, particularly for subgroups such as English Language Learners and students with special needs.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6401 N Abram Rd
       Mission, TX  78572


(956) 323-2420

District: La Joya Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3167th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,787 Help


Students who attend Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary usually attend:

High:    Jimmy Carter Early College High School
    Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  601

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.8% Help


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Compare Details Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary ranks worse than 67.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 18th 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 34.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary is 16.8. 20 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary employs 35.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary is $10,787. 21 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary 3167th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary 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 Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 39.55 2972nd 4095 27.4%
2012 29.36 3457th 4206 17.8%
2013 30.68 3368th 4221 20.2%
2014 35.99 3105th 4260 27.1%
2015 23.82 3620th 4320 16.2%
2016 46.46 2470th 4286 42.4%
2017 45.33 2224th 4329 48.6%
2018 44.28 2287th 4359 47.5%
2019 48.06 2154th 4479 51.9%
2021 17.73 4025th 4578 12.1%
2022 38.81 2810th 4581 38.7%
2023 35.37 3065th 4647 34.0%
2024 34.37 3167th 4675 32.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.24 1204th 3226 62.7%
2019 52.24 1448th 3333 56.6%
2021 23.92 3008th 3446 12.7%
2022 49.88 1658th 3487 52.5%
2023 46.80 1860th 3556 47.7%
2024 41.02 2131st 3638 41.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.89 2521st 3558 29.1%
2019 42.03 1922nd 3684 47.8%
2021 25.20 3175th 3799 16.4%
2022 28.12 3171st 3952 19.8%
2023 19.75 3802nd 4086 7.0%
2024 58.89 1315th 4261 69.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.22 1693rd 4264 60.3%
2019 60.93 1314th 4309 69.5%
2021 23.54 3819th 4451 14.2%
2022 53.53 1915th 4477 57.2%
2023 50.06 2181st 4521 51.8%
2024 50.38 2162nd 4560 52.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.85 1898th 4306 55.9%
2019 58.54 1580th 4348 63.7%
2021 21.98 3750th 4499 16.6%
2022 38.22 2881st 4561 36.8%
2023 42.70 2628th 4588 42.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.18 2211th 3106 28.8%
2019 48.10 2095th 3184 34.2%
2021 25.50 2450th 3006 18.5%
2022 50.60 1831st 2958 38.1%
2023 31.33 2514th 2980 15.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.91 1090th 4240 74.3%
2019 67.07 934th 4295 78.3%
2021 26.52 3632nd 4331 16.1%
2022 63.30 1210th 4461 72.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.92 2777th 4319 35.7%
2019 37.79 2807th 4357 35.6%
2021 16.35 4101st 4498 8.8%
2022 41.06 2678th 4563 41.3%
2023 29.77 3426th 4585 25.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.17 1934th 4168 53.6%
2019 54.12 1727th 4188 58.8%
2021 21.73 3788th 4329 12.5%
2022 45.54 2412th 4376 44.9%
2023 41.36 2673rd 4401 39.3%
2024 43.05 2552nd 4431 42.4%
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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 Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 0 0 0 759 0 0 0 0 759
2012 0 0 0 629 0 0 0 0 629
2013 0 0 0 633 0 0 0 0 633
2014 0 0 0 635 0 0 1 0 636
2015 1 0 0 706 0 0 0 0 707
2016 0 0 0 664 0 0 0 0 664
2017 1 0 0 794 0 0 0 0 795
2018 1 0 0 792 0 0 1 0 794
2019 2 0 0 717 0 0 0 0 719
2020 0 0 0 668 0 0 0 0 668
2021 0 0 0 597 0 0 0 0 597
2022 2 0 0 514 0 0 0 0 516
2023 0 0 0 594 0 0 0 0 594
2024 0 0 0 601 0 0 0 0 601

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 Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 759 44.3 17.1 0.5
2012 629 39.3 16.0 0.5
2013 633 38.6 16.3 98.3
2014 636 41.1 15.4 97.6
2015 707 44.0 16.0 98
2016 664 45.0 14.7 97.1
2017 795 47.6 16.6 97.2
2018 794 47.2 16.7 97.1
2019 719 44.0 16.3 96.8
2020 668 42.2 15.8 96.4
2021 597 39.0 15.2 98
2022 516 35.8 14.3 95.5
2023 594 33.6 17.6 98
2024 601 35.6 16.8 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 Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 759 44.3 17.1 0.5
2012 629 39.3 16.0 0.5
2013 633 38.6 16.3 98.3
2014 636 41.1 15.4 97.6
2015 707 44.0 16.0 98
2016 664 45.0 14.7 97.1
2017 795 47.6 16.6 97.2
2018 794 47.2 16.7 97.1
2019 719 44.0 16.3 96.8
2020 668 42.2 15.8 96.4
2021 597 39.0 15.2 98
2022 516 35.8 14.3 95.5
2023 594 33.6 17.6 98
2024 601 35.6 16.8 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 Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $906 (9.2%) $8,933 (90.8%) $9,839
2020 $1,453 (14.5%) $8,539 (85.5%) $9,992
2021 $1,198 (11.1%) $9,589 (88.9%) $10,787

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola 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 2154th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3065th of 4647 Elementary schools
 17.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary)4456
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4654
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary)3426
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5043
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary)4812
 36%
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary)3848
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5149
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary)4243
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary)4357
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))3645
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary)7151
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4960
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary)5240
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5650
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary)4816
 32%
   5th Grade Science (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4832
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary)6527
 38%
   5th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5730
 27%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students719594
 17.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic717594
 17.2%
Pacific Islander00
White20
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.8%98%
 1.2%


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Students at Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary ranks 3167th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 601 students attended Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary.


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