JAIME ESCALANTE MIDDLE

554 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jaime Escalante Middle School is a public middle school located in Pharr, Texas, serving students within the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD). Named after the legendary educator famously depicted in the film *Stand and Deliver*, the school reflects a commitment to academic rigor and the belief that all students can achieve high standards when provided with the right support and expectations.

The school offers a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes core curriculum development, college readiness, and character education. By leveraging the resources of the broader PSJA ISD network, the school provides various extracurricular activities, technology-integrated classrooms, and student support services designed to foster personal growth. As part of a district known for its focus on early college programs and career readiness, Jaime Escalante Middle School plays a key role in preparing its students for a seamless transition into high school and post-secondary opportunities.

554

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAIME ESCALANTE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	551
Asian	1

Hispanic
551 (99.5%)
White
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD
Phone:	(956)354-2670
Website:	http://psjaisd.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	544
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 174

Grade 7 187

Grade 8 193