Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy

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Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy is an elementary school in Robstown, Texas, serving 662 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Robstown Independent School District, which is ranked 920 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking between 3,500-4,300 out of around 4,600 schools. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 15.84% of 3rd graders, 23.23% of 4th graders, and 37.93% of 5th graders were proficient or better in STAAR reading, compared to the state averages of 48.85%, 50.66%, and 53.96%, respectively. The school's performance on STAAR math is also low, with only 19.8% of 3rd graders, 25.25% of 4th graders, and 25.58% of 5th graders being proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 40.86%, 44.67%, and 48.96%.

The nearby Petronila Elementary school, which is part of the Bishop Consolidated Independent School District, significantly outperforms Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy and the other Robstown schools on STAAR tests, with much higher proficiency rates in reading, math, and science. Additionally, the school's student population is predominantly Hispanic, with over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 122 W Ave H
       Robstown, TX  78380


(361) 767-6600

District: Robstown Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4345th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,846 Help


Students who attend Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Seale J H
High:    Robstown Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  662

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.7%
White:
2.9%
African American:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.2% Help


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Compare Details Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy ranks worse than 92.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Robstown Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy has the largest elementary school student body size in the Robstown Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.7%), White (2.9%), American Indian (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Robstown Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy is 18.7, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Robstown Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy is $10,846, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Robstown Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy 4345th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy in the ranking list.)

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Robstown Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Robstown Independent School District (Isd) 920th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy

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Rank History for all students at Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 25.44 3593rd 4221 14.9%
2014 28.08 3491st 4260 18.1%
2022 23.65 3738th 4581 18.4%
2023 22.65 3843rd 4647 17.3%
2024 13.71 4345th 4675 7.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.53 2458th 3638 32.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.86 1586th 3952 59.9%
2023 35.35 2688th 4086 34.2%
2024 47.47 2062nd 4261 51.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 32.33 3360th 4477 24.9%
2023 31.16 3455th 4521 23.6%
2024 22.55 3987th 4560 12.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.88 3686th 4561 19.2%
2023 26.09 3659th 4588 20.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.55 2027th 2958 31.5%
2023 57.11 1614th 2980 45.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.70 3933rd 4461 11.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.08 3693rd 4563 19.1%
2023 22.16 3883rd 4585 15.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.74 3542nd 4376 19.1%
2023 27.62 3505th 4401 20.4%
2024 21.34 3890th 4431 12.2%
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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 Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 20 19 1 736 n/a n/a n/a 0 776
1989 13 15 1 641 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1990 6 13 0 614 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1991 7 7 0 665 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1992 9 7 0 671 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1993 10 6 0 704 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1994 16 6 0 739 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1995 17 8 1 763 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1996 17 8 1 763 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1997 11 9 0 771 0 n/a n/a 0 791
1998 16 9 0 783 0 n/a n/a 0 808
1999 15 10 0 795 2 n/a n/a 0 822
2000 12 7 1 702 1 n/a n/a 0 723
2001 5 6 2 666 1 n/a n/a 0 680
2002 19 8 1 713 0 n/a n/a 0 741
2003 19 8 1 713 0 n/a n/a 0 741
2004 12 11 1 715 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2005 10 10 0 717 0 n/a n/a 0 737
2006 7 11 0 709 0 n/a n/a 0 727
2007 13 7 0 675 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2008 15 10 0 671 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2009 12 7 0 432 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2010 15 7 0 434 1 n/a n/a 0 457
2011 13 1 0 410 0 0 2 0 426
2012 8 1 0 424 0 1 0 0 434
2013 19 4 0 717 1 2 1 0 744
2014 27 3 0 660 1 3 3 0 697
2015 14 5 0 446 0 1 0 0 466
2016 15 4 0 439 0 0 0 0 458
2017 18 5 0 539 0 0 0 0 562
2018 16 4 0 535 0 0 0 0 555
2019 16 4 0 532 0 0 0 0 552
2020 15 4 0 523 0 0 0 0 542
2021 17 1 0 477 0 0 1 0 496
2022 26 2 0 587 0 0 2 0 617
2023 19 1 0 640 1 0 1 0 662

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 Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 776 42.0 18.4 n/a
1989 670 n/a n/a n/a
1990 633 37.0 17.1 n/a
1991 679 37.3 18.2 n/a
1992 687 33.6 20.4 80.8
1993 720 40.0 18.0 81.5
1994 761 39.7 19.2 78.6
1995 789 41.9 18.8 80.1
1996 789 41.9 18.8 80.1
1997 791 42.8 18.5 84.3
1998 808 44.8 18.0 83.8
1999 822 48.0 17.1 90.5
2000 723 44.7 16.2 90.2
2001 680 41.4 16.4 64.7
2002 741 43.0 17.2 92.3
2003 741 43.0 17.2 92.3
2004 739 45.8 16.1 93.5
2005 737 42.0 17.5 93.8
2006 727 42.7 17.0 94.6
2007 695 42.4 16.4 68.5
2008 696 41.9 16.6 42.8
2009 451 27.9 16.1 11.8
2010 457 25.3 18.0 1.5
2011 426 24.3 17.5 0.7
2012 434 21.1 20.5 0
2013 744 43.9 16.9 96.4
2014 697 42.5 16.3 89.2
2015 466 29.0 16.0 73.2
2016 458 28.0 16.3 83.8
2017 562 29.5 19.0 90.6
2018 555 29.4 18.8 94.4
2019 552 31.0 17.7 93.8
2020 542 26.9 20.1 88.9
2021 496 28.1 17.6 89.1
2022 617 35.8 17.2 92.4
2023 662 35.2 18.7 91.2

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 Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 776 42.0 18.4 n/a
1989 670 n/a n/a n/a
1990 633 37.0 17.1 n/a
1991 679 37.3 18.2 n/a
1992 687 33.6 20.4 80.8
1993 720 40.0 18.0 81.5
1994 761 39.7 19.2 78.6
1995 789 41.9 18.8 80.1
1996 789 41.9 18.8 80.1
1997 791 42.8 18.5 84.3
1998 808 44.8 18.0 83.8
1999 822 48.0 17.1 90.5
2000 723 44.7 16.2 90.2
2001 680 41.4 16.4 64.7
2002 741 43.0 17.2 92.3
2003 741 43.0 17.2 92.3
2004 739 45.8 16.1 93.5
2005 737 42.0 17.5 93.8
2006 727 42.7 17.0 94.6
2007 695 42.4 16.4 68.5
2008 696 41.9 16.6 42.8
2009 451 27.9 16.1 11.8
2010 457 25.3 18.0 1.5
2011 426 24.3 17.5 0.7
2012 434 21.1 20.5 0
2013 744 43.9 16.9 96.4
2014 697 42.5 16.3 89.2
2015 466 29.0 16.0 73.2
2016 458 28.0 16.3 83.8
2017 562 29.5 19.0 90.6
2018 555 29.4 18.8 94.4
2019 552 31.0 17.7 93.8
2020 542 26.9 20.1 88.9
2021 496 28.1 17.6 89.1
2022 617 35.8 17.2 92.4
2023 662 35.2 18.7 91.2

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 Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,464 (22.9%) $8,281 (77.1%) $10,746
2020 $1,674 (16.5%) $8,443 (83.5%) $10,117
2021 $1,936 (17.8%) $8,910 (82.2%) $10,846

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy)2935
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Robstown Independent School District (Isd))3130
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy)4635
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Robstown Independent School District (Isd))4428
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students552662
 19.9%
African American41
 75%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic532640
 20.3%
Pacific Islander00
White1619
 18.8%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.8%91.2%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 662 students attended Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy.

Students at Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy are 97% Hispanic, 3% White.

Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy ranks in the bottom 7.1% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Robert Driscoll Junior Stem Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Seale J H
High : Robstown Early College High School


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