Summary:
In zip code 78574, there is one middle school, Juan De Dios Salinas Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Mission, Texas, as part of the La Joya Independent School District (Isd).
Juan De Dios Salinas Middle has 648 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.2, which allows for more individualized attention. The school faces significant challenges, with 97.22% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's state ranking has declined sharply, dropping from the 48th percentile (2 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 24th percentile (1 star) for both 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. Despite this, the school has a low dropout rate of 0.6%, which is better than the district average of 1.3%.
A standout feature is the school's Algebra I program: 96.3% of students taking the End-of-Course exam were proficient, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. However, this success contrasts with very low proficiency in standard math, especially 7th grade at just 12.4%, and reading scores that are consistently below state averages across all grades. The school's spending per student is $12,487, and while the advanced math program is a clear strength, the overall academic performance in core subjects remains a key area for improvement.
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