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#6285 of 8,552 schools in TX
Juarez-lincoln H S
High School · La Joya ISD · Mission, TX
A La Joya ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
7801 W MILE 7 RD, Mission, TX 78574
- Math 36% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 80.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Juarez-lincoln H S score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Juarez-lincoln H S 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$52,536
Median home value
$119,000
Median rent
$807/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
29.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78574; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Collegiate H SEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Hope AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | Not available | 51 | Compare → |
| Jimmy Carter Early College H SEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 362 | Compare → |
| La Joya H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,624 | Compare → |
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
- #36 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
Juarez-lincoln H S is listed in LA JOYA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Juarez-lincoln H S
Juarez-lincoln H S is a public high school in Mission, TX, part of La Joya ISD, serving approximately 1,974 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #6,285 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Juarez-lincoln H S
What grades does Juarez-lincoln H S serve?
Juarez-lincoln H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Juarez-lincoln H S?
Juarez-lincoln H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,974 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juarez-lincoln H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Juarez-lincoln H S is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Juarez-lincoln H S rank in TX?
Juarez-lincoln H S ranks #6,285 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Juarez-lincoln H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Juarez-lincoln H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Juarez-lincoln H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Juarez-lincoln H S has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Juarez-lincoln H S a charter school?
No, Juarez-lincoln H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Juarez-lincoln H S a Title I school?
No, Juarez-lincoln H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juarez-lincoln H S?
99.5% of students at Juarez-lincoln H S 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 147
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.0%
- Phone
- (956) 323-2890
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80.0%
- Area population (ZIP 78574)
- 62,852
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 28.9
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 78574; 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
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