Jaime Escalante Middle

Summary:

Jaime Escalante Middle is a public middle school located in Pharr, Texas, serving 566 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District. While the school faces academic challenges, with consistently low statewide rankings and test scores, it shows some bright spots in serving specialized student populations.

Jaime Escalante Middle has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 98% of students identifying as Hispanic. The school's overall performance has ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools in recent years, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school performs better in certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 50% of Texas middle schools for Migrant students and Gifted and Talented students. Additionally, the school's Algebra I End-of-Course exam results are exceptional, with over 90% of students scoring proficient or better.

Compared to other middle schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo district, Jaime Escalante Middle generally performs lower, but it outperforms some schools in the neighboring McAllen and Hidalgo districts. The school's very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, over 95% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and its relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $12,901 to $15,033, suggest a commitment to supporting its high-need population despite the broader academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6123 S Cage
       Pharr, TX  78577


(956) 354-2670

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

SchoolDigger Rank:
1488th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,033 Help


Students who attend Jaime Escalante Middle usually attend:

High:    Psja Southwest Early College High School

Feeder schools for Jaime Escalante Middle:

Elementary:    Berta S Palacios Elementary
    Carmen Anaya Elementary
    Cesar Chavez Elementary
    Kelly-Pharr Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  535

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.4%
Asian:
0.4%
White:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jaime Escalante Middle ranks worse than 63% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked middle 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 37.32. (See more...)
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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 Jaime Escalante Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.4%), Asian (0.4%), White (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jaime Escalante Middle is 10.6, which is the lowest among 8 middle schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jaime Escalante Middle is $15,033, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jaime Escalante Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Jaime Escalante Middle 1488th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Jaime Escalante Middle in the ranking list.)

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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 Jaime Escalante Middle

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Rank History for all students at Jaime Escalante Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 9.22 1850th 1951 5.2%
2013 4.60 1911th 1973 3.1%
2014 10.73 1875th 1987 5.6%
2015 23.32 1731st 2043 15.3%
2016 23.51 1670th 1987 16.0%
2017 21.18 1718th 2027 15.2%
2018 23.56 1723rd 2080 17.2%
2019 27.94 1668th 2193 23.9%
2021 13.98 2059th 2252 8.6%
2022 34.81 1483rd 2254 34.2%
2023 37.62 1474th 2330 36.7%
2024 37.32 1488th 2361 37.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jaime Escalante Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.21 759th 1376 44.8%
2019 50.90 549th 1445 62.0%
2021 28.64 1275th 1592 19.9%
2022 45.08 798th 1643 51.4%
2023 46.87 818th 1720 52.4%
2024 54.76 629th 1760 64.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jaime Escalante Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.18 1351st 1597 15.4%
2019 18.28 1572nd 1626 3.3%
2021 21.77 1624th 1712 5.1%
2022 30.96 1330th 1757 24.3%
2023 58.53 464th 1815 74.4%
2024 81.08 125th 1881 93.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jaime Escalante Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.48 1521st 2039 25.4%
2019 37.14 1391st 2073 32.9%
2021 18.38 1978th 2172 8.9%
2022 46.57 1102nd 2220 50.4%
2023 51.61 981st 2251 56.4%
2024 57.87 745th 2224 66.5%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Jaime Escalante Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.91 64th 125 48.8%
2019 49.48 50th 108 53.7%
2022 66.00 9th 70 87.1%
2023 46.00 43rd 76 43.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Jaime Escalante Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.29 1695th 2008 15.6%
2019 27.68 1606th 2047 21.5%
2021 16.73 1930th 2151 10.3%
2022 34.66 1490th 2221 32.9%
2023 39.57 1366th 2241 39.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jaime Escalante Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.60 1217th 1430 14.9%
2019 36.61 1110th 1446 23.2%
2021 32.13 1165th 1501 22.4%
2022 53.63 850th 1488 42.9%
2023 74.88 254th 1481 82.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Jaime Escalante Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.40 1519th 2008 24.4%
2019 43.96 1068th 2058 48.1%
2021 22.65 1901st 2118 10.2%
2022 59.84 602nd 2182 72.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Jaime Escalante Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.87 1653rd 2030 18.6%
2019 27.52 1607th 2069 22.3%
2021 13.10 2039th 2168 6.0%
2022 34.30 1493rd 2228 33.0%
2023 36.06 1455th 2245 35.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jaime Escalante Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.54 1499th 1895 20.9%
2019 33.88 1354th 1935 30.0%
2021 18.25 1856th 2043 9.2%
2022 41.91 1180th 2077 43.2%
2023 45.60 1089th 2116 48.5%
2024 51.73 871st 2108 58.7%
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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 Jaime Escalante Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 9 1 0 567 0 0 0 0 577
2012 8 1 0 623 0 0 0 0 632
2013 2 0 0 628 0 0 0 0 630
2014 1 0 0 634 0 0 0 0 635
2015 3 0 1 659 0 0 0 0 663
2016 1 1 1 658 0 0 0 0 661
2017 2 1 2 643 0 0 0 0 648
2018 1 0 0 626 0 0 0 0 627
2019 5 1 1 644 1 0 0 0 652
2020 5 1 1 628 1 0 0 0 636
2021 5 2 2 559 1 0 0 0 569
2022 4 1 1 533 0 0 0 0 539
2023 4 1 1 560 0 0 0 0 566
2024 1 0 2 532 0 0 0 0 535

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 Jaime Escalante Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 577 40.9 14.0 0
2012 632 43.8 14.4 0
2013 630 41.0 15.3 96.5
2014 635 47.0 13.4 96.5
2015 663 47.0 14.1 98.5
2016 661 49.0 13.4 97
2017 648 49.9 12.9 97.2
2018 627 47.0 13.3 97.6
2019 652 49.1 13.2 96.6
2020 636 50.3 12.6 98.1
2021 569 49.1 11.5 98.1
2022 539 46.4 11.6 96.8
2023 566 53.9 10.4 98.9
2024 535 50.3 10.6 98.3

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 Jaime Escalante Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 577 40.9 14.0 0
2012 632 43.8 14.4 0
2013 630 41.0 15.3 96.5
2014 635 47.0 13.4 96.5
2015 663 47.0 14.1 98.5
2016 661 49.0 13.4 97
2017 648 49.9 12.9 97.2
2018 627 47.0 13.3 97.6
2019 652 49.1 13.2 96.6
2020 636 50.3 12.6 98.1
2021 569 49.1 11.5 98.1
2022 539 46.4 11.6 96.8
2023 566 53.9 10.4 98.9
2024 535 50.3 10.6 98.3

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 Jaime Escalante Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,961 (21.5%) $10,806 (78.5%) $13,768
2020 $1,572 (12.2%) $11,328 (87.8%) $12,901
2021 $3,185 (21.2%) $11,848 (78.8%) $15,033

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jaime Escalante Middle

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 1668th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1474th of 2330 Middle schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Jaime Escalante Middle)2740
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))2537
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jaime Escalante Middle)4233
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))3627
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Jaime Escalante Middle)3139
 8%
   7th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))3544
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jaime Escalante Middle)3122
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))3227
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Jaime Escalante Middle)3447
 13%
   8th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4051
 11%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jaime Escalante Middle)4136
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4845
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Jaime Escalante Middle)3244
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4144
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Jaime Escalante Middle)2026
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))2721
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Jaime Escalante Middle)10095
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))7762
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students652566
 13.2%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic644560
 13%
Pacific Islander00
White54
 20%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.6%98.9%
 2.3%


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Students at Jaime Escalante Middle are 99% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 535 students attended Jaime Escalante Middle.

Jaime Escalante Middle ranks 1488th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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