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Joaquin Schools

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12
1742nd
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 4,627 Texas Alternative Schools
Better than 62% of Texas alternative schools
Summary

Joaquin Schools is a PK-12 alternative school in Joaquin, TX, serving 720 students within the Joaquin Independent School District (Isd), a single-campus district where all grades learn together.

Joaquin Schools stands out for its exceptional English Language Arts (ELA) performance, with high school students scoring far above state averages on English I and II EOC exams—72.34% and 75.86% proficient, respectively, compared to state averages of 51.26% and 56.22%. This strength is paired with a very high graduation rate (95.9% in 2023-2024) and a low dropout rate (0.6%). The school also invests significantly more per student ($16,883) than nearby peers like Gary School ($11,049) and Shelbyville School ($11,537), contributing to a low student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. However, this investment doesn't guarantee top scores in every subject; for instance, Shelbyville outperforms Joaquin in several elementary and middle school areas, such as 5th grade math (73.44% vs. 62%).

While Joaquin excels in ELA and shows strong math performance in 7th and 8th grades (60.87% and 67.39% proficient, well above state averages), it faces challenges in science and social studies, with only 34.88% of 8th graders proficient in science. A notable "6th grade math slump" sees proficiency drop from 62% in 5th grade to 28.3% in 6th grade, suggesting a curriculum transition issue. Despite these areas for growth, the school's consistent high school ELA success and high graduation rate indicate a strong foundation for college and career readiness, making it a compelling choice for families prioritizing literacy and student support.

720
Students ?
12.9
Student/teacher ratio ?
$12,688
Per pupil spending ?
60.3%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 10901 Hwy 84 E
       Joaquin, TX  75954

(936) 269-3128

District: Joaquin Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.1%
Hispanic:
13.5%
African American:
3.9%
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At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 76th percentile in 2025 → 53rd in 2026
Strengths
✓96% graduate within 4 years
✓Above the Texas median (62nd percentile)
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped from its 76th-percentile peak (2025) to 53rd (2026)
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
!Biology scores 18 pts below the Texas average
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school56%
District avg56%
Texas avg52%
Elementary school
1,742nd of 4,627
Texas public elementary schools ?
Top 38%▲ up 8 pts since 2024
From top 45% (2024) to top 38% (2026)
See the entire ranking list of Texas Elementary Schools →
★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
Middle school
639th of 2,335
Texas public middle schools ?
Top 27%▲ up 2 pts since 2024
See the entire ranking list of Texas Middle Schools →
★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
High school
941st of 2,009
Texas public high schools ?
Top 47%▲ up 15 pts since 2016
From bottom 38% (2016) to top 47% (2026)
See the entire ranking list of Texas High Schools →
★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Elementary school ranking
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202657.41742 of 462762.4%★★★☆☆
202567.61233 of 465173.5%★★★★☆
202450.62139 of 471054.6%★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202566.2745 of 291874.5%★★★★☆
202460.31155 of 366868.5%★★★☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202653.31903 of 457558.4%★★★☆☆
202565.61051 of 374471.9%★★★★☆
202445.72457 of 465847.3%★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202662.21320 of 307557.1%★★★☆☆
202569.4754 of 261971.2%★★★★☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202634.03181 of 441327.9%★☆☆☆☆
202549.71735 of 364452.4%★★★☆☆
202437.62940 of 446534.2%★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202654.61804 of 452060.1%★★★☆☆
202569.4761 of 370579.5%★★★★☆
202454.21918 of 459458.2%★★★☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202658.91617 of 458264.7%★★★☆☆
202561.61227 of 373967.2%★★★☆☆
202455.61848 of 464760.2%★★★☆☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202654.31492 of 430165.3%★★★☆☆
202545.61818 of 354948.8%★★☆☆☆
202451.31812 of 429257.8%★★★☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202647.61666 of 300644.6%★★☆☆☆
202551.51309 of 261249.9%★★☆☆☆
202434.62232 of 310828.2%★☆☆☆☆
Middle school ranking
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202664.4639 of 233572.6%★★★★☆
202568.2573 of 234475.6%★★★★☆
202463.7693 of 237270.8%★★★★☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202613.41248 of 12953.6%☆☆☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202665.1594 of 224073.5%★★★★☆
202561.4560 of 182569.3%★★★☆☆
202455.2844 of 224262.4%★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202655.3821 of 149745.2%★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202643.71136 of 214146.9%★★☆☆☆
202564.5437 of 173174.8%★★★★☆
202449.2952 of 211955.1%★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202663.9571 of 225374.7%★★★★☆
202571.0318 of 182082.5%★★★★☆
202464.1557 of 223575.1%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202661.0694 of 225369.2%★★★☆☆
202569.4398 of 181878.1%★★★★☆
202467.3547 of 224675.6%★★★★☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202668.2304 of 195684.5%★★★★☆
202550.2655 of 156858.2%★★★☆☆
202449.8828 of 189156.2%★★★☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202654.8731 of 173157.8%★★★☆☆
202552.7653 of 143954.6%★★★☆☆
202444.6969 of 173344.1%★★☆☆☆
High school ranking
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202650.1941 of 200953.2%★★★☆☆
202553.7811 of 197458.9%★★★☆☆
202456.3782 of 199060.7%★★★☆☆
202342.41124 of 196142.7%★★☆☆☆
202257.0678 of 187663.9%★★★☆☆
202158.7677 of 186163.6%★★★☆☆
201948.6901 of 185751.5%★★★☆☆
201844.4927 of 179748.4%★★☆☆☆
201737.81064 of 177740.1%★★☆☆☆
201644.21095 of 176237.9%★★☆☆☆
201565.6548 of 174368.6%★★★☆☆
201465.5505 of 173470.9%★★★★☆
201357.3683 of 165258.7%★★★☆☆
201246.9913 of 160343.0%★★☆☆☆
201178.1142 of 167291.5%★★★★★
201081.847 of 156897.0%★★★★★
200981.895 of 153993.8%★★★★★
200872.4319 of 151078.9%★★★★☆
200773.8301 of 149779.9%★★★★☆
200669.8397 of 143072.2%★★★★☆
200550.9848 of 142940.7%★★☆☆☆
200447.0959 of 142732.8%★★☆☆☆

At Risk

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202231.51260 of 183731.4%★★☆☆☆
202117.61629 of 182910.9%★☆☆☆☆
201937.71115 of 181038.4%★★☆☆☆
201831.61287 of 178427.9%★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202533.6716 of 115337.9%★★☆☆☆
202462.3309 of 143778.5%★★★★☆
202329.8921 of 137132.8%★★☆☆☆
202274.9149 of 127888.3%★★★★☆
201823.0991 of 111311.0%☆☆☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202648.9951 of 193650.9%★★★☆☆
202545.1773 of 150448.6%★★☆☆☆
202444.71002 of 188046.7%★★☆☆☆
202349.3926 of 189151.0%★★★☆☆
202261.2580 of 184168.5%★★★☆☆
202161.2612 of 181566.3%★★★☆☆
201950.3888 of 179850.6%★★★☆☆
201839.71098 of 178138.3%★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202541.9689 of 96428.5%★☆☆☆☆
202278.31 of 117299.9%★★★★★

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202648.3862 of 186053.7%★★★☆☆
202543.3718 of 145350.6%★★★☆☆
202426.61340 of 180525.8%★☆☆☆☆
202337.31122 of 182038.4%★★☆☆☆
202270.1315 of 176282.1%★★★★☆
202188.769 of 174396.0%★★★★★
201953.2687 of 171459.9%★★★☆☆
201851.2700 of 169158.6%★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202654.9684 of 193764.7%★★★☆☆
202540.9802 of 151347.0%★★☆☆☆
202449.2772 of 188459.0%★★★☆☆
202334.81250 of 189734.1%★★☆☆☆
202251.4732 of 184760.4%★★★☆☆
202157.4609 of 184867.0%★★★☆☆
201957.4573 of 181868.5%★★★☆☆
201846.4865 of 179451.8%★★★☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202648.8910 of 195453.4%★★★☆☆
202546.3703 of 151553.6%★★★☆☆
202452.8734 of 189161.2%★★★☆☆
202334.11244 of 191335.0%★★☆☆☆
202250.9778 of 185358.0%★★★☆☆
202153.7744 of 184059.6%★★★☆☆
201944.9962 of 182447.3%★★☆☆☆
201846.4895 of 180350.4%★★★☆☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202651.5577 of 158163.5%★★★☆☆
202526.01047 of 129919.4%★☆☆☆☆
202452.0586 of 154862.1%★★★☆☆
202344.0718 of 147851.4%★★★☆☆
202252.3496 of 141865.0%★★★☆☆
202128.21081 of 138221.8%★☆☆☆☆
201939.9762 of 135743.8%★★☆☆☆
201825.21127 of 134716.3%★☆☆☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankTexas percentileRating
202633.41131 of 158428.6%★☆☆☆☆
202532.3903 of 129430.2%★★☆☆☆
202433.91060 of 155631.9%★★☆☆☆
202329.41168 of 157625.9%★☆☆☆☆
202236.11029 of 152532.5%★★☆☆☆
202134.81052 of 151030.3%★★☆☆☆
201933.81112 of 152627.1%★☆☆☆☆
201831.41146 of 153925.5%★☆☆☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Elementary school
English Language Learner (2025)74th percentile~ school
Special Education (2026)65th percentile+3 vs school
Male (2026)65th percentile~ school
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)60th percentile~ school
Female (2026)58th percentile-4 vs school
Gifted and Talented (2026)57th percentile-5 vs school
White (2026)45th percentile-18 vs school
Hispanic (2026)28th percentile-34 vs school
Middle school
Special Education (2026)84th percentile+12 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)75th percentile~ school
Female (2026)73rd percentile~ school
Male (2026)69th percentile-3 vs school
White (2026)58th percentile-15 vs school
Hispanic (2026)47th percentile-26 vs school
Gifted and Talented (2026)45th percentile-27 vs school
African American (2026)4th percentile-69 vs school
High school
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)65th percentile+12 vs school
Special Education (2026)64th percentile+10 vs school
Hispanic (2026)54th percentile~ school
Male (2026)53rd percentile~ school
Female (2026)51st percentile~ school
English Language Learner (2025)38th percentile-21 vs school
At Risk (2022)31st percentile-32 vs school
White (2026)29th percentile-25 vs school
Gifted and Talented (2025)29th percentile-30 vs school
By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?
English II Reading79%+19 vs state
English I Reading67%+11 vs state
Algebra I57%+3 vs state
Mathematics56%+12 vs state
U.S. History55%-15 vs state
Reading55%~ state avg
Biology52%-18 vs state
Social Studies33%~ state avg

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