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#1032 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 12% in state

E B Reyna EL

Elementary School · La Joya ISD · Mission, TX

A La Joya ISD elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

900 E VETERANS BLVD, Mission, TX 78572

  • Math 49% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+5.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+20.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$14,592
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at E B Reyna EL score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where E B Reyna EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,339/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mission), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,029

Median home value

$121,900

Median rent

$900/mo

College educated

25%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

20.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78572; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Enrique Kiki Camarena ELEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–50.8 mi751Compare →
Jose De Escandon ELEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–51.2 mi669Compare →
Leo J Leo ELEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–51.7 mi345Compare →
Guillermo Flores ELEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–51.8 mi464Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

La Joya ISD

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#4 of 36
District spending per student
$14,592NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
36.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

E B Reyna EL is listed in LA JOYA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About E B Reyna EL

E B Reyna EL is a public elementary school in Mission, TX, part of La Joya ISD, serving approximately 550 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,032 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about E B Reyna EL

What grades does E B Reyna EL serve?

E B Reyna EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend E B Reyna EL?

E B Reyna EL has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at E B Reyna EL?

The student-teacher ratio at E B Reyna EL is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does E B Reyna EL rank in TX?

E B Reyna EL ranks #1,032 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is E B Reyna EL's MySchoolScout rating?

E B Reyna EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at E B Reyna EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, E B Reyna EL has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is E B Reyna EL a charter school?

No, E B Reyna EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is E B Reyna EL a Title I school?

No, E B Reyna EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for E B Reyna EL?

91.5% of students at E B Reyna EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
550
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hidalgo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
Area population (ZIP 78572)
78,197
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
38.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78572; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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