Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Public 9-12

801 N College Dr
La Joya, TX 78560

(956) 323-2240

District: La Joya Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
103^rd of 1,961 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,708

Feeder schools for Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School:

Elementary:	Corina Pena Elementary
	Diaz-Villarreal Elementary
	Dr Americo Paredes Elementary
	Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary
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	E B Reyna Elementary
	Elodia R Chapa Elementary
	Emiliano Zapata Elementary
	Enrique Kiki Camarena Elementary
	Evangelina Garza Elementary
	Guillermo Flores Elementary
	Henry B Gonzalez Elementary
	John F Kennedy Elementary
	Jose De Escandon Elementary
	Juan Seguin Elementary
	Leo J Leo Elementary
	Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary
	Narciso Cavazos
	Patricio Perez Elementary
	Rosendo Benavides Elementary
	Sam Fordyce Elementary
	Tabasco Elementary
	William J Clinton Elementary
Middle:	Ann Richards Middle
	Cesar Chavez Middle
	Domingo Trevino Middle
	Dr Javier Saenz Middle
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	Irene M Garcia Middle
	Juan De Dios Salinas Middle
	Lorenzo De Zavala Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 461

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School ranks better than 94.7% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.56. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School is 15.1, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School employs 30.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School is $10,708, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School 103^rd of 1961 Texas public high schools. (See Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

La Joya Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks La Joya Independent School District (Isd) 474^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2015	77.93	167^th	1743	90.4%
2016	78.23	143^rd	1762	91.9%
2017	86.60	109^th	1777	93.9%
2018	86.67	98^th	1797	94.5%
2019	87.39	90^th	1857	95.2%
2021	67.24	479^th	1861	74.3%
2022	81.10	177^th	1876	90.6%
2023	86.56	103^rd	1961	94.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	89.50	62^nd	1113	94.4%
2019	97.50	27^th	1136	97.6%
2021	88.96	58^th	1195	95.1%
2022	94.61	41^st	1278	96.8%
2023	95.39	42^nd	1371	96.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	85.73	84^th	1357	93.8%
2021	79.01	138^th	1382	90.0%
2022	80.94	119^th	1418	91.6%
2023	99.98	11^th	1478	99.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	92.40	59^th	1794	96.7%
2019	92.57	44^th	1818	97.6%
2021	76.79	201^st	1848	89.1%
2022	87.48	89^th	1847	95.2%
2023	91.14	58^th	1897	96.9%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	96.29	4^th	131	96.9%
2019	95.85	7^th	113	93.8%
2021	88.08	11^th	97	88.7%
2022	89.32	8^th	114	93.0%
2023	99.71	1^st	93	98.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	86.80	89^th	1781	95.0%
2019	87.04	77^th	1798	95.7%
2021	64.75	533^rd	1815	70.6%
2022	76.33	241^st	1841	86.9%
2023	81.16	165^th	1891	91.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	69.95	362^nd	1137	68.2%
2019	59.81	588^th	1145	48.6%
2021	62.62	570^th	1177	51.6%
2022	62.49	545^th	1172	53.5%
2023	65.54	496^th	1182	58.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	93.24	53^rd	1784	97.0%
2019	95.58	37^th	1810	98.0%
2021	80.85	125^th	1829	93.2%
2022	91.95	56^th	1837	97.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	86.14	122^nd	1803	93.2%
2019	86.73	111^th	1824	93.9%
2021	67.18	462^nd	1840	74.9%
2022	82.15	166^th	1853	91.0%
2023	88.50	86^th	1913	95.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	89.39	75^th	1691	95.6%
2019	89.98	67^th	1714	96.1%
2021	72.45	296^th	1743	83.0%
2022	84.47	122^nd	1762	93.1%
2023	89.53	71^st	1820	96.1%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

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Year	White	Hispanic	Total
2013	0	106	106
2014	1	195	196
2015	0	290	290
2016	1	403	404
2017	0	407	407
2018	0	422	422
2019	0	408	408
2020	0	434	434
2021	0	496	496
2022	0	456	456
2023	0	461	461

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 Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	106	7.7	13.7	96.2
2014	196	14.1	13.8	98.5
2015	290	21.0	13.8	98.3
2016	404	27.0	14.9	97.5
2017	407	26.9	15.0	97.1
2018	422	26.1	16.1	95.7
2019	408	27.0	15.0	93.1
2020	434	28.4	15.2	88.7
2021	496	29.7	16.6	99.6
2022	456	31.5	14.4	97.4
2023	461	30.4	15.1	97.6

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 Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	106	7.7	13.7	96.2
2014	196	14.1	13.8	98.5
2015	290	21.0	13.8	98.3
2016	404	27.0	14.9	97.5
2017	407	26.9	15.0	97.1
2018	422	26.1	16.1	95.7
2019	408	27.0	15.0	93.1
2020	434	28.4	15.2	88.7
2021	496	29.7	16.6	99.6
2022	456	31.5	14.4	97.4
2023	461	30.4	15.1	97.6

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 Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$542 (5.0%)	$10,322 (95.0%)	$10,864
2020	$1,096 (10.5%)	$9,306 (89.5%)	$10,402
2021	$715 (6.7%)	$9,993 (93.3%)	$10,708

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 90^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 103^rd of 1961 High schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School)	98	76	22%
End of Course Algebra I (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))	72	43	29%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School)	88	89	1%
End of Course Biology (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))	52	42	10%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School)	74	89	15%
End of Course English I Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))	28	40	12%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School)	75	90	15%
End of Course English II Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))	32	40	8%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School)	99	83	16%
End of Course U.S. History (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))	62	52	10%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	408	461	13%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	408	461	13%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.1%	97.6%	4.5%

Schools Near Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2023)	STAAR EOC Biology (2023)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2023)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2023)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2023)	STAAR Reading (2023)			STAAR Mathematics (2023)			STAAR Social Studies (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School	Public	9-12	801 N College Dr	La Joya	78560	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 323-2240	461	30	15.1	97.6%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	461 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	86.6	103^rd of 1961 public high schools	94.7%		81.1	177^th of 1876 public high schools	90.6%	74	76.0	89.0	89.0	90.0	83.0								$10,708	$715	$9,993
La Joya High School	Public	8-12	604 N Coyote Blvd	La Joya	78560	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 323-2330	2,775	213	12.9	92.3%	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2,774 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.1	1577^th of 1961 public high schools	19.6%		21.3	1517^th of 1876 public high schools	19.1%	60	30.0	36.0	38.0	38.0	47.0								$13,104	$1,139	$11,964
Jimmy Carter Early College High School	Public	9-12	603 N College Dr	La Joya	78560	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 323-2200	366	31	11.7	87.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	364 (99.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85.6	115^th of 1961 public high schools	94.1%		72.2	332^nd of 1876 public high schools	82.3%	217	67.0	81.0	94.0	88.0	92.0								$11,485	$1,013	$10,471
Hope Academy	Public	6-12	101 E Expy 83	La Joya	78560	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 323-2900	59	10	5.9	98.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$36,585	$5,348	$31,237
Premier H S Of Palmview	Public, Charter	9-12	406 W Veterans Blvd	Palmview	78572	Hidalgo County	Premier High Schools	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 584-8458	117	7	16.3	99.1%	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	115 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49.6	936^th of 1961 public high schools	52.3%		27.7	1382^nd of 1876 public high schools	26.3%	446	25.0	47.0	67.0	60.0	89.0								$8,406	$1,147	$7,259
Juarez-Lincoln High School	Public	8-12	7801 W Mile 7 Rd	Mission	78574	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 323-2890	2,062	161	12.7	98.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2,062 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.2	1660^th of 1961 public high schools	15.3%		14.1	1628^th of 1876 public high schools	13.2%	32	34.0	38.0	27.0	29.0	42.0								$13,085	$1,716	$11,368
La Joya Palmview High School	Public	9-12	3901 N La Homa Rd	Mission	78574	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 323-2880	2,155	150	14.3	91.4%	5 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	2,146 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.7	1499^th of 1961 public high schools	23.6%		21.4	1516^th of 1876 public high schools	19.2%	17	36.0	35.0	40.0	41.0	53.0								$12,970	$1,461	$11,509
Idea College Preparatory Mission	Public, Charter	6-12	1600 S Schuerbach Rd	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 583-8315	755	50	15.0	92.5%	17 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	735 (97.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.5	548^th of 1961 public high schools	72.1%		59.4	619^th of 1876 public high schools	67.0%	71	37.0	77.0	71.0	76.0	77.0	42.0	37.0	77.0	25.0	29.0		44.0	$11,635	$1,825	$9,809
Mission Collegiate High School	Public	9-12	605 S Los Ebanos Rd	Brownsville	78573	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 323-6120	438	30	14.3	86.5%	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	436 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	79.3	219^th of 1961 public high schools	88.8%		69.1	400^th of 1876 public high schools	78.7%	181	63.0	75.0	85.0	80.0	87.0								$9,871	$916	$8,955
Idea North Mission College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	2706 N Holland Ave	Mission	78574	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 424-4300	742	47	15.8	94.1%	13 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	724 (97.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.6	1072^nd of 1961 public high schools	45.3%					(n/a)	49.0	49.0	45.0	47.0	90.0	57.0	58.0	67.0	30.0	27.0	95.0	43.0	$11,018	$1,298	$9,721

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Yes. Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School ranks in the top 5.3% of Texas high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School?

Students at Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School are 100% Hispanic.

How many students attend Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 461 students attended Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School.

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La Joya Independent School District (Isd)

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