Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Summary:

Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in La Joya, Texas, with a student population of 461, all of whom identify as Hispanic. 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.

Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas, with a statewide ranking between 90-177 out of over 1,800 high schools in recent years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating exceptional academic performance. Its students consistently outperform their peers in the La Joya Independent School District and the state of Texas on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with proficiency rates significantly higher in subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. The school also boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state and district averages.

Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School's success extends beyond just academic performance. The school excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. As an early college high school, it provides students with the opportunity to earn up to 60 college credits while in high school, giving them a significant head start on their postsecondary education. When compared to other high schools in the La Joya Independent School District and the surrounding area, Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School stands out as a clear academic leader, with its test scores, graduation rates, and overall performance significantly exceeding those of its neighboring schools, such as Mission Collegiate High School and Idea North Mission College Preparatory.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 801 N College Dr
       La Joya, TX  78560


(956) 323-2240

District: La Joya Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
111th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,708 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  461

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.6% Help


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Compare Details Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School ranks better than 94.4% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd 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 86.83. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem 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 (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School is 15.1, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School employs 30.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School is $10,708, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School 111th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School in the ranking list.)

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 Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

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Rank History for all students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 77.93 167th 1743 90.4%
2016 78.23 143rd 1762 91.9%
2017 86.60 109th 1777 93.9%
2018 86.67 98th 1797 94.5%
2019 87.39 90th 1857 95.2%
2021 67.24 479th 1861 74.3%
2022 81.10 177th 1876 90.6%
2023 86.56 103rd 1961 94.7%
2024 86.83 111th 1987 94.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.50 62nd 1113 94.4%
2019 97.50 27th 1136 97.6%
2021 88.96 58th 1195 95.1%
2022 94.61 41st 1278 96.8%
2023 95.39 42nd 1371 96.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.73 84th 1357 93.8%
2021 79.01 138th 1382 90.0%
2022 80.94 119th 1418 91.6%
2023 99.98 11th 1478 99.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.40 59th 1794 96.7%
2019 92.57 44th 1818 97.6%
2021 76.79 201st 1848 89.1%
2022 87.48 89th 1847 95.2%
2023 91.14 58th 1897 96.9%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.29 4th 131 96.9%
2019 95.85 7th 113 93.8%
2021 88.08 11th 97 88.7%
2022 89.32 8th 114 93.0%
2023 99.71 1st 93 98.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.80 89th 1781 95.0%
2019 87.04 77th 1798 95.7%
2021 64.75 533rd 1815 70.6%
2022 76.33 241st 1841 86.9%
2023 81.16 165th 1891 91.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.95 362nd 1137 68.2%
2019 59.81 588th 1145 48.6%
2021 62.62 570th 1177 51.6%
2022 62.49 545th 1172 53.5%
2023 65.54 496th 1182 58.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.24 53rd 1784 97.0%
2019 95.58 37th 1810 98.0%
2021 80.85 125th 1829 93.2%
2022 91.95 56th 1837 97.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.14 122nd 1803 93.2%
2019 86.73 111th 1824 93.9%
2021 67.18 462nd 1840 74.9%
2022 82.15 166th 1853 91.0%
2023 88.50 86th 1913 95.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.39 75th 1691 95.6%
2019 89.98 67th 1714 96.1%
2021 72.45 296th 1743 83.0%
2022 84.47 122nd 1762 93.1%
2023 89.53 71st 1820 96.1%
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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 Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem 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
2013 0 0 0 106 0 0 0 0 106
2014 1 0 0 195 0 0 0 0 196
2015 0 0 0 290 0 0 0 0 290
2016 1 0 0 403 0 0 0 0 404
2017 0 0 0 407 0 0 0 0 407
2018 0 0 0 422 0 0 0 0 422
2019 0 0 0 408 0 0 0 0 408
2020 0 0 0 434 0 0 0 0 434
2021 0 0 0 496 0 0 0 0 496
2022 0 0 0 456 0 0 0 0 456
2023 0 0 0 461 0 0 0 0 461

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 Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 106 7.7 13.7 96.2
2014 196 14.1 13.8 98.5
2015 290 21.0 13.8 98.3
2016 404 27.0 14.9 97.5
2017 407 26.9 15.0 97.1
2018 422 26.1 16.1 95.7
2019 408 27.0 15.0 93.1
2020 434 28.4 15.2 88.7
2021 496 29.7 16.6 99.6
2022 456 31.5 14.4 97.4
2023 461 30.4 15.1 97.6

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 Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 106 7.7 13.7 96.2
2014 196 14.1 13.8 98.5
2015 290 21.0 13.8 98.3
2016 404 27.0 14.9 97.5
2017 407 26.9 15.0 97.1
2018 422 26.1 16.1 95.7
2019 408 27.0 15.0 93.1
2020 434 28.4 15.2 88.7
2021 496 29.7 16.6 99.6
2022 456 31.5 14.4 97.4
2023 461 30.4 15.1 97.6

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 Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $542 (5.0%) $10,322 (95.0%) $10,864
2020 $1,096 (10.5%) $9,306 (89.5%) $10,402
2021 $715 (6.7%) $9,993 (93.3%) $10,708

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 90th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 103rd of 1961 High schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School)9876
 22%
   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 (Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School)8889
 1%
   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 (Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School)7489
 15%
   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 (Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School)7590
 15%
   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 (Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School)9983
 16%
   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 Students408461
 13%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic408461
 13%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.1%97.6%
 4.5%


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Yes. Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School ranks in the top 5.6% of Texas high schools.

Students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School are 100% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 461 students attended Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School.


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