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Psja North Early College High School vs. Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School

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School Overview

School
Psja North Early College High School
500 E Nolana Loop
Pharr, TX 78577
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6/
10
Top 50%
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School
714 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Psja North Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,229 students in grades 9-12, Psja North Early College High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 524 students in grades 9-12, Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,229 students
524 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Psja North Early College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Psja North Early College High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
150 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Psja North Early College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Psja North Early College High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3794 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#1950 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Psja North Early College High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 20% in TX)
65-69%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Psja North Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Psja North Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Psja North Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
97%
(Top 10% in TX)
≥95%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Psja North Early College High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Psja North Early College High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
607
127
Grade 10 Students
547
125
Grade 11 Students
533
146
Grade 12 Students
542
126

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Hispanic
99%
99%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Psja North Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Psja North Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.02
0.02
This chart showcases the diversity score of Psja North Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Psja North Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(07-08 School Year Data)
1%
(07-08 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Psja North Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2007-08 school year.
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