Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3981 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
54%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
18%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School's ranking?
Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School is ranked #3981 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School often compared to?
Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Naomi Press Elementary School, Lizzie Nell Cundiff Mcclure Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School?
473 students attend Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School?
Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School offer ?
Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School part of?
Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School is part of Mckinney Independent School District.
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