John McKeever Elementary

Summary:

John McKeever Elementary is a public elementary school in Alamo, Texas, serving 723 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (ISD). The school faces several key challenges, including a high-poverty, predominantly Hispanic student population, declining academic performance, and potential staffing and resource constraints.

John McKeever Elementary has a very high Hispanic student population, ranging from 98.05% to 98.68% over the past 3 school years, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools in the same district. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have steadily declined, dropping from a ranking of 1,649 out of 4,260 Texas elementary schools in 2013-2014 with a 3-star rating to a ranking of 2,618 out of 4,675 schools with a 2-star rating in 2023-2024. The school struggles with the performance of certain student subgroups, particularly English Language Learners and Special Education students, ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas elementary schools in recent years.

When compared to other schools in the same district, such as Santos Livas Elementary, John McKeever Elementary generally performs worse on standardized tests and has a lower school ranking. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 87.28% to 87.83% over the past 3 school years, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These factors, combined with the school's high student-teacher ratio, may contribute to the declining academic performance observed at John McKeever Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1310 W Ridge
       Alamo, TX  78516


(956) 354-2680

District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2618th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,093 Help


Students who attend John McKeever Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jesus - Jesse - Vela Junior Middle
High:    Psja Memorial Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  722

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.6%
White:
1.0%
African American:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.1% Help


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Compare Details John McKeever Elementary ranks worse than 56% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 20th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.6%), White (1%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John McKeever Elementary is 17.6. 22 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare John McKeever Elementary employs 40.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John McKeever Elementary is $11,093. 22 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John McKeever Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks John McKeever Elementary 2618th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See John McKeever Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) 460th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John McKeever Elementary

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Rank History for all students at John McKeever Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.68 428th 3465 87.6%
2005 81.34 384th 3475 88.9%
2006 79.15 464th 3476 86.7%
2007 78.86 505th 3724 86.4%
2008 85.42 199th 3768 94.7%
2009 71.13 1018th 3884 73.8%
2010 66.10 1389th 3937 64.7%
2011 43.16 2788th 4095 31.9%
2012 52.31 2134th 4206 49.3%
2013 60.75 1684th 4221 60.1%
2014 61.85 1649th 4260 61.3%
2015 60.66 1747th 4320 59.6%
2016 78.38 826th 4286 80.7%
2017 64.83 1253rd 4329 71.1%
2018 69.65 1046th 4359 76.0%
2019 58.38 1599th 4479 64.3%
2021 21.95 3721st 4578 18.7%
2022 31.01 3313th 4581 27.7%
2023 47.20 2338th 4647 49.7%
2024 43.34 2618th 4675 44.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John McKeever Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.73 1222nd 3226 62.1%
2019 45.44 1816th 3333 45.5%
2021 21.49 3130th 3446 9.2%
2022 24.69 2996th 3487 14.1%
2023 37.27 2397th 3556 32.6%
2024 31.94 2659th 3638 26.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John McKeever Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.28 1627th 3558 54.3%
2019 67.75 652nd 3684 82.3%
2021 19.22 3696th 3799 2.7%
2022 36.25 2555th 3952 35.3%
2023 58.69 1154th 4086 71.8%
2024 67.13 917th 4261 78.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John McKeever Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.74 544th 4264 87.2%
2019 69.77 823rd 4309 80.9%
2021 26.91 3605th 4451 19.0%
2022 36.72 3039th 4477 32.1%
2023 55.61 1784th 4521 60.5%
2024 52.29 2040th 4560 55.3%
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Rank History for Female students at John McKeever Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.78 907th 4306 78.9%
2019 62.65 1349th 4348 69.0%
2021 22.13 3736th 4499 17.0%
2022 42.29 2630th 4561 42.3%
2023 48.54 2260th 4588 50.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at John McKeever Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.49 433rd 3106 86.1%
2019 74.06 519th 3184 83.7%
2022 23.04 2647th 2958 10.5%
2023 57.85 1577th 2980 47.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at John McKeever Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.37 917th 4240 78.4%
2019 60.98 1276th 4295 70.3%
2021 26.41 3639th 4331 16.0%
2022 41.49 2708th 4461 39.3%
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Rank History for Male students at John McKeever Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.86 1390th 4319 67.8%
2019 51.69 1910th 4357 56.2%
2021 23.53 3625th 4498 19.4%
2022 22.73 3829th 4563 16.1%
2023 45.52 2417th 4585 47.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John McKeever Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.66 635th 4168 84.8%
2019 64.80 1121st 4188 73.2%
2021 26.86 3451st 4329 20.3%
2022 35.67 3055th 4376 30.2%
2023 54.62 1782nd 4401 59.5%
2024 51.97 1977th 4431 55.4%
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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 John McKeever Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 48 1 0 411 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1990 34 0 0 449 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1991 38 2 0 492 0 n/a n/a -84 448
1992 29 2 0 494 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1993 38 2 0 540 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1994 26 2 0 564 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1995 30 2 0 428 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1996 30 2 0 428 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1997 28 2 0 446 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1998 24 1 0 489 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1999 24 4 0 485 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2000 28 2 1 528 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2001 28 2 1 539 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2002 13 4 0 509 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2003 13 4 0 509 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2004 13 4 0 522 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2005 16 4 0 515 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2006 16 2 0 553 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2007 14 1 0 543 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2008 11 3 0 527 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2009 10 1 0 506 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2010 3 4 0 521 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2011 5 4 0 588 0 0 0 0 597
2012 4 4 0 562 0 0 0 0 570
2013 4 5 0 598 0 0 0 0 607
2014 5 5 0 636 0 0 1 0 647
2015 5 4 0 682 0 0 0 0 691
2016 6 3 0 687 0 0 0 0 696
2017 7 2 0 687 0 0 0 0 696
2018 8 2 0 705 0 0 0 0 715
2019 6 3 0 725 0 0 0 0 734
2020 5 3 0 757 0 0 0 0 765
2021 6 4 0 745 0 0 0 0 755
2022 11 3 0 703 0 0 0 0 717
2023 9 4 0 710 0 0 0 0 723
2024 7 3 0 712 0 0 0 0 722

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 John McKeever Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 460 n/a n/a n/a
1990 483 26.0 18.5 n/a
1991 448 25.9 17.2 n/a
1992 525 29.5 17.7 74.3
1993 580 30.0 19.3 83.3
1994 592 30.1 19.7 83.1
1995 460 29.0 15.9 58.5
1996 460 29.0 15.9 58.5
1997 476 30.0 15.9 43.7
1998 514 29.4 17.5 33.1
1999 513 30.3 16.9 27.5
2000 559 31.4 17.8 17
2001 570 34.5 16.5 9.8
2002 526 33.5 15.7 0
2003 526 33.5 15.7 0
2004 539 32.3 16.7 0
2005 535 32.0 16.7 0.2
2006 571 33.0 17.3 0
2007 558 32.4 17.2 0
2008 541 32.0 16.9 0
2009 517 31.8 16.2 0
2010 528 32.9 16.0 0
2011 597 33.8 17.6 0
2012 570 34.0 16.7 0
2013 607 35.0 17.3 80.2
2014 647 36.1 17.9 81.6
2015 691 39.0 17.7 83.9
2016 696 40.0 17.4 78.2
2017 696 39.6 17.5 77.2
2018 715 39.8 17.9 82
2019 734 41.9 17.5 86
2020 765 43.3 17.6 84.1
2021 755 45.8 16.4 87.3
2022 717 91.2 7.8 87.3
2023 723 41.0 17.6 87.8
2024 722 40.8 17.6 89.1

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 John McKeever Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 460 n/a n/a n/a
1990 483 26.0 18.5 n/a
1991 448 25.9 17.2 n/a
1992 525 29.5 17.7 74.3
1993 580 30.0 19.3 83.3
1994 592 30.1 19.7 83.1
1995 460 29.0 15.9 58.5
1996 460 29.0 15.9 58.5
1997 476 30.0 15.9 43.7
1998 514 29.4 17.5 33.1
1999 513 30.3 16.9 27.5
2000 559 31.4 17.8 17
2001 570 34.5 16.5 9.8
2002 526 33.5 15.7 0
2003 526 33.5 15.7 0
2004 539 32.3 16.7 0
2005 535 32.0 16.7 0.2
2006 571 33.0 17.3 0
2007 558 32.4 17.2 0
2008 541 32.0 16.9 0
2009 517 31.8 16.2 0
2010 528 32.9 16.0 0
2011 597 33.8 17.6 0
2012 570 34.0 16.7 0
2013 607 35.0 17.3 80.2
2014 647 36.1 17.9 81.6
2015 691 39.0 17.7 83.9
2016 696 40.0 17.4 78.2
2017 696 39.6 17.5 77.2
2018 715 39.8 17.9 82
2019 734 41.9 17.5 86
2020 765 43.3 17.6 84.1
2021 755 45.8 16.4 87.3
2022 717 91.2 7.8 87.3
2023 723 41.0 17.6 87.8
2024 722 40.8 17.6 89.1

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 John McKeever Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $990 (9.9%) $9,027 (90.1%) $10,017
2020 $986 (10.1%) $8,788 (89.9%) $9,773
2021 $2,256 (20.3%) $8,837 (79.7%) $11,093

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John McKeever 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 1599th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2338th of 4647 Elementary schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (John McKeever Elementary)4642
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John McKeever Elementary)4946
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5540
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (John McKeever Elementary)5941
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4845
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (John McKeever Elementary)4042
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4849
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (John McKeever Elementary)5455
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4855
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (John McKeever Elementary)6042
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (John McKeever Elementary)5134
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5534
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students734723
 1.5%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic725710
 2.1%
Pacific Islander00
White69
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86%87.8%
 1.9%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 722 students attended John McKeever Elementary.

Students at John McKeever Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

John McKeever Elementary ranks 2618th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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