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La Joya Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 32 public elementary schools serving 16,715 students in La Joya Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in La Joya Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
38 Schools
6,902 Schools
# Students
24,267 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
1,713 Teachers
255,471 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
La Joya Independent School District, which is ranked #758 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#802 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
11,705 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
203,767 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
24,228 Students
1,997,454 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
53%
# Black Students
12 Students
469,194 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
18 Students
924,841 Students
% White Students
n/a
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,879 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
124,213 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,357
222,501
# Students in K Grade:
1,407
346,866
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,420
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,515
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,608
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,554
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,670
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,723
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,696
335,034
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,726
339,814
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,181
32,833
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,962
28,116
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,810
23,862
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,638
20,925
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,006 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,284 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$388 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$371 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,006
$13,387
Spending / Student
$15,284
$14,116
Best La Joya Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E B Reyna Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 E Veterans Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2390
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2390
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #22.
Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3301 W Mile 3
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2480
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2480
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
Enrique Kiki Camarena Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2612 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2720
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2720
Grades: PK-5
| 751 students
Rank: #44.
Eligio Kika De La Garza Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5441 La Homa Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2380
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2380
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
Ann Richards Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7005 Ann Richards Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2860
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #66.
Leo J Leo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1625 Roque Salinas
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2370
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2370
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #77.
Jose De Escandon Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 N Schuebach Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2410
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2410
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 N Diamond Ave
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2330
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2330
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2610 N Moorefield Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2820
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2820
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #1010.
Irene M Garcia Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
933 Paula Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2840
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2840
Grades: 6-8
| 625 students
Rank: #1111.
Elodia R Chapa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5670 Doffing Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2400
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #1212.
Tabasco Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 S Leo Ave
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2440
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #1313.
Dr Americo Paredes Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5301 Bentsen Palm Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2730
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2730
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #1414.
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
603 N Tabasco St
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2770
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2770
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #1515.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
78 Showers Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2800
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 653 students
Rank: #1616.
Narciso Cavazos
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4563 Minnesota Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2430
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2430
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #1717.
Patricio Perez Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4431 Minnesota Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2450
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2450
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1818.
Guillermo Flores Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1913 Roque Salinas
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2760
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1919.
Emiliano Zapata Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9100 N La Homa
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2700
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #2020.
Sam Fordyce Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Fm 886
Sullivan City, TX 78595
(956) 323-2490
Sullivan City, TX 78595
(956) 323-2490
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #2121.
Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6401 N Abram Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2420
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2420
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #2222.
William J Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39202 Mile 7 Rd
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2740
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2740
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #2323.
Henry B Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3912 E Expy 83
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2460
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2460
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #2424.
Juan De Dios Salinas Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6101 N Bentsen Palm Dr
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2850
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2850
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #2525.
Diaz-villarreal Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5543 La Homa Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2470
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-2470
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #2626.
Domingo Trevino Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Inspiration Rd
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 323-2810
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 323-2810
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #2727.
Corina Pena Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Liberty Blvd
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2750
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #2828.
Rosendo Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1882 El Pinto Rd
Sullivan City, TX 78595
(956) 323-2360
Sullivan City, TX 78595
(956) 323-2360
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #2929.
Dr Javier Saenz Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
39200 Mile 7 Rd
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2830
Penitas, TX 78576
(956) 323-2830
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #3030.
Evangelina Garza Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8731 N Doffing Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2350
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2350
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #3131.
Juan Seguin Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8500 N Western Rd
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2710
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 323-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hope Academy
Alternative School
101 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
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