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Escandon Elementary is a public elementary school in McAllen, Texas, serving 495 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the McAllen Independent School District, which is ranked 323 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.
Escandon Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher Hispanic student population, ranging from 86% to 98% over the past 3 years, which is much higher than the district and state averages. Academically, Escandon's performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the district and state, with 3rd grade reading proficiency at 44.9% compared to the district's 58.1% and the state's 48.85%. The school's student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, consistently rank in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools. Additionally, Escandon has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 88% to 94%, much higher than surrounding schools and the state average.
Despite having the highest per-student spending among nearby schools at $12,693 in 2020-2021, Escandon Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 2,492 out of 4,329 Texas elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 2,182 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school is struggling to keep pace with other schools in the district, such as Alvarez Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, and Thigpen-Zavala Elementary, which have higher academic performance. The high poverty rate and diverse student population at Escandon may be contributing factors to its lower performance, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its students.
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