Below Average
#7377 of 8,552 schools in TX
Psja Early Start
School · Pharr-san Juan-alamo ISD · Pharr, TX
A Pharr-san Juan-alamo ISD school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
601 E KELLY, Pharr, TX 78577
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 33 schools in Pharr.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Psja Early Start 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,362/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pharr), 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
$49,768
Median home value
$111,500
Median rent
$988/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty rate
29.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78577; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 693 | Compare → |
| Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Raul Longoria ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Vanguard RembrandtCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,965 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Pharr-san Juan-alamo ISD
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #42 of 42
- District spending per student
- $14,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Psja Early Start is listed in PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Psja Early Start
Psja Early Start is a public school in Pharr, TX, part of Pharr-san Juan-alamo ISD, serving approximately 508 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,377 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Psja Early Start
What grades does Psja Early Start serve?
Psja Early Start serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Psja Early Start?
Psja Early Start has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Psja Early Start?
The student-teacher ratio at Psja Early Start is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Psja Early Start rank in TX?
Psja Early Start ranks #7,377 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Psja Early Start's MySchoolScout rating?
Psja Early Start has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Psja Early Start a charter school?
No, Psja Early Start is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Psja Early Start a Title I school?
No, Psja Early Start is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Psja Early Start?
94.1% of students at Psja Early Start 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Phone
- (956) 354-2801
- Area population (ZIP 78577)
- 79,903
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.5
Official sources & links
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 78577; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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