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Hidalgo County J J A E P

Public Grades 7-12

1973^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 2% of Texas high schools

Summary

Hidalgo County J J A E P in McAllen, TX, is a specialized high school serving just 14 students in grades 7 through 12 as part of the Weslaco Independent School District (Isd). This school is fundamentally different from traditional high schools in the area, functioning as a Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program for students involved in the juvenile justice system. With its extremely small enrollment, it offers a highly individualized, high-support environment that is not comparable to comprehensive schools like McAllen High School or Achieve Early College High School, which serve hundreds or thousands of students and rank in much higher percentiles statewide.

The school presents a remarkable paradox: while its state ranking is in the 2nd percentile and test scores show 0% proficiency in Algebra I and English I Reading, it has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate for every year data is available (2018-2024). This is a standout metric compared to nearby alternative schools like Triumph Public High Schools-McAllen, which had a 4.4% dropout rate and an 80% graduation rate. For this student population, preventing a student from dropping out is a significant victory, and the school's primary measure of success appears to be student retention and re-engagement rather than standardized test scores. The school serves a concentrated population of students who face significant academic and social barriers, and its mission is to keep them connected to the education system.

Another interesting finding is the school's extremely low spending of approximately $1,800 per student, which is dramatically lower than every nearby school—for example, Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy spends $6,446 per student, and Lamar Academy spends $71,431. This suggests the JJAEP model is a cost-effective intervention, providing a safety net for the most at-risk students at minimal cost to the district. While its academic scores are critically low, the school's 0% dropout rate and low cost highlight its unique value within the educational ecosystem, serving a population that might otherwise fall through the cracks entirely.

Students ?

17.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$01

Per pupil spending ?

84%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3900 N 23rd St
McAllen, TX 78501

(956) 688-6123

District: Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

92.9%

White:

7.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 5th percentile in 2022 → 2nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (0% vs 55% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (2nd percentile)

!English I Reading scores 55 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school0%

District avg60%

Texas avg55%

1,973^rd of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Bottom 2%▼ down 3 pts since 2022

From bottom 5% (2022) to bottom 2% (2026)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 5High Schools in the Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)

521^st of 951Weslaco Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	2.1	1973 of 2009	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	5.6	1779 of 1876	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	2.4	1819 of 1860	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	2.8	1894 of 1937	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	2.7	1909 of 1954	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

Male (2026)2nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)2nd percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)2nd percentile~ school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I0%-54 vs state

English I Reading0%-55 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)		STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Hidalgo County J J A E P	Public	7-12	3900 N 23rd	McAllen	78501	Hidalgo County	Donna Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 688-6123	7				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hidalgo County J J A E P	Public	7-12	3900 N 23rd St	McAllen	78501	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 688-6123	14				1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.1	1973^rd of 2009 public high schools	1.8%					(n/a)	0.0		0.0									$01
McAllen High School	Public	9-12	2021 La Vista Ave	McAllen	78501	Hidalgo County	McAllen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 632-3100	2,134	149	14.3	63.2%	119 (5.6%)	16 (0.7%)	1,965 (92.1%)	16 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (0.7%)	58.2	737^th of 2009 public high schools	63.3%		53.2	828^th of 1974 public high schools	58.1%	91	59.2	67.0	61.9	65.5	74.0							$11,498
Achieve Early College High School	Public	9-12	1601 N 27th St	McAllen	78501	Hidalgo County	McAllen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 971-4200	428	33	12.9	68.2%	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	415 (97.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	88.3	81^st of 2009 public high schools	96.0%		89.9	66^th of 1974 public high schools	96.7%	15	79.7	90.9	90.8	92.4	92.5							$16,182
Rowe High School	Public	9-12	2101 N Ware Rd	McAllen	78501	Hidalgo County	McAllen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 632-5100	1,905	150	12.6	70.2%	50 (2.6%)	9 (0.5%)	1,814 (95.2%)	24 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.4%)	61.1	662^nd of 2009 public high schools	67.0%		60.3	662^nd of 1974 public high schools	66.5%		56.2	78.3	65.7	67.2	67.4							$11,722
Lamar Academy	Public	10-12	1009 N 10th St	McAllen	78501	Hidalgo County	McAllen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 632-3222	47	8	5.8	87.2%	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					50.0							$59,047
Triumph Public High Schools-McAllen	Public, Charter	9-12	200 N 17th St	McAllen	78501	Hidalgo County	Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 618-2308	118	7	16.8		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	118 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.4	1671^st of 2009 public high schools	16.8%		12.5	1738^th of 1974 public high schools	12.0%	67	53.3	61.5	21.4	27.0	47.4							$10,821
Memorial High School	Public	9-12	101 E Hackberry Ave	McAllen	78501	Hidalgo County	McAllen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 632-5201	2,021	154	13.1	64.8%	66 (3.3%)	10 (0.5%)	1,906 (94.3%)	30 (1.5%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	7 (0.3%)	56.8	769^th of 2009 public high schools	61.7%		49.7	918^th of 1974 public high schools	53.5%	149	57.7	71.3	57.5	65.8	70.1							$10,953
Idea McAllen College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	201 N Bentsen Rd	McAllen	78501	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 429-4100	820	49	16.8	74.8%	26 (3.2%)	3 (0.4%)	781 (95.2%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58.1	738^th of 2009 public high schools	63.3%		54.3	794^th of 1974 public high schools	59.8%	56	55.5	74.7	54.0	69.2	74.6	47.1	48.1	80.3	34.6	33.8	61.8	$11,152
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy	Public	9-12	1106 N Shary Rd Bldg A	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Sharyland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 584-6467	481	55	8.6	66.1%	18 (3.7%)	4 (0.8%)	452 (94.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	76.4	291^st of 2009 public high schools	85.5%		85.7	128^th of 1974 public high schools	93.5%	163	85.7	61.5	66.7	84.1	94.4							$5,644

Frequently Asked Questions about Hidalgo County J J A E P

What district is Hidalgo County J J A E P in?

Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)

Is Hidalgo County J J A E P a good school?

Hidalgo County J J A E P ranks in the bottom 1.8% of Texas high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Hidalgo County J J A E P?

Students at Hidalgo County J J A E P are 93% Hispanic, 7% White.

How many students attend Hidalgo County J J A E P?

In the 2024-25 school year, 14 students attended Hidalgo County J J A E P.

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