Tejeda Junior Academy

Tejeda Junior Academy is a small public middle school in San Antonio, Texas, serving just 19 students in 8th grade. As part of the Harlandale Independent School District, which is ranked 845 out of 968 districts in the state, Tejeda Junior Academy has consistently been one of the lowest-performing middle schools in Texas over the past decade.

Tejeda Junior Academy faces significant challenges, with a predominantly Hispanic student population (94-100%) and extremely low academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 11.11% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, 18.75% in STAAR Mathematics, 5.56% in STAAR Science, and 5.88% in STAAR Social Studies - far below the Harlandale ISD and Texas state averages. The school also has high dropout rates, ranging from 5.9% to 9.3% over the past four years, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (88.89% to 100%). While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes.

Compared to nearby middle schools in the South San Antonio Independent School District and San Antonio Independent School District, Tejeda Junior Academy consistently underperforms, suggesting the school may face unique challenges that are not shared by the surrounding schools. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the school's persistent academic struggles and improve student outcomes.