Summary:
There are three elementary schools serving grades PK through 5 in zip code 78576 (Penitas, TX), all part of the La Joya Independent School District (Isd), which has a 2-star rating and ranks in the 39th percentile statewide.
John F Kennedy Elementary is the standout performer in the area, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 51st percentile statewide, significantly ahead of its local peers. It has the highest enrollment (676 students) and the lowest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (83.14%). In contrast, Corina Pena Elementary is the lowest-performing school with a 1-star rating and a 24th percentile rank, while William J Clinton Elementary has experienced a notable decline, dropping from a 3-star to a 2-star rating and falling from the 52nd to the 31st percentile in a single year. All three schools serve a highly economically disadvantaged population, with free/reduced lunch rates above 83%, and two schools exceeding 96%.
Key metrics reveal that Math proficiency is a universal weakness across all schools, with even the top-performing John F Kennedy Elementary falling below the state average of 45.6% (its average is 48.0%). Science scores are critically low, particularly at Corina Pena Elementary, where only 12.16% of 5th graders are proficient compared to the state average of 29.57%. Interestingly, spending per student does not correlate with performance, as the highest-spending school ($11,930 per student) is the top performer, while the second-highest spender ($11,251) is the lowest. Additionally, William J Clinton Elementary shows strong Spanish-language test scores, often exceeding state averages, indicating a robust bilingual program.
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