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Jaime Escalante Middle School

6123 S Cage
Pharr, TX 78577
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 566 students in grades 6-8, Jaime Escalante Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Jaime Escalante Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Jaime Escalante Middle School's student population of 566 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
566 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Jaime Escalante Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jaime Escalante Middle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5780 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jaime Escalante Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jaime Escalante Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jaime Escalante Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jaime Escalante Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jaime Escalante Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jaime Escalante Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jaime Escalante Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jaime Escalante Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Jaime Escalante Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jaime Escalante Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jaime Escalante Middle School's ranking?
Jaime Escalante Middle School is ranked #5780 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jaime Escalante Middle School?
566 students attend Jaime Escalante Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jaime Escalante Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jaime Escalante Middle School?
Jaime Escalante Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jaime Escalante Middle School offer ?
Jaime Escalante Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jaime Escalante Middle School part of?
Jaime Escalante Middle School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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