Rafael A Cantu Junior High School
5101 N Stewart Rd, Palmhurst, TX, 78573
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Rafael A Cantu Junior High School is located at 5101 N STEWART RD, PALMHURST, TX, 78573. The school is part of MISSION CISD.To contact the school, call (956) 323-7800.
Teachers
Rafael A Cantu Junior High School employs 44 teachers, who have been with the school an average of 8 years. The teachers average 10 years of experience in teaching. The school currently has 555 students with a student to teacher ratio of 12.70 S/T. The special education division has 7 teachers assisting it. Rafael A Cantu Junior High School also employs 9 education aids.
School Summary
Public School
Grade Span
06-08
Enrollment
561
Is Charter
No
Address
5101 N STEWART RD, PALMHURST, TX, 78573
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Principal
ANGEL TORRES
School District
Phone
(956) 323-7800
County
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Rafael A Cantu Junior High School
Accountability Ratings
C
Average
Texas edu board’s ratings
| Scaled Score | |
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 69 |
| Student Progress | 79 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 74 |
| Overall | 78 |
Distinction Designations
Read/ELA Mathematics Science Social Studies Post-Secondary Comparative Academic Growth Comparative Closing the GapsRafael A Cantu Junior High School Student / Staff Statistics
Student Statistics
| Racial/Ethnic Group | Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| African American | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Hispanic | 548 | 98.74% | |
| White | 7 | 1.26% | |
| Asian | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Native American | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Total Students | 555 | 100.00% | |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 489 | 88.11% | |
| Limited English Proficiency | 224 | 40.36% |
| Program | Count | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 221 | 39.82% | |
| Gifted & Talented | 114 | 20.54% | |
| Special Education | 63 | 11.35% | |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 12.70 S/T |
Staff Statistics
| By Experience | Count | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 20 - 30 years | 3 | 5.94% | |
| 10 - 20 years | 18 | 40.18% | |
| 6 - 10 years | 14 | 30.82% | |
| 1- 5 years | 8 | 18.26% | |
| Beginning Teacher | 2 | 4.79% | |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.20 yrs | ||
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.30 yrs |
| Teacher Type | Number | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 44 | 100% | ||
| Female Teachers | 29 | 65.53 % | ||
| Male Teachers | 15 | 34.47 % | ||
| School Admin | 3 | |||
| School Support | 9 | |||
| Edu Aids | 9 | |||
| Special Education | 7 |
Rafael A Cantu Junior High School 2022 STAAR Statistics
| Group | All Subjects | Read/ELA | Math | Science | Soc Studies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | 62% | 77% | 55% | 63% | 37% | |
| African American | .% | .% | .% | .% | .% | |
| Hispanic | 62% | 77% | 54% | 62% | 37% | |
| White | 73% | 75% | 63% | *% | *% | |
| Asian | .% | .% | .% | .% | .% | |
| Two or More Races | .% | .% | .% | .% | .% | |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 59% | 75% | 52% | 61% | 33% | |
| Male Students | 59% | 73% | 53% | 59% | 37% | |
| Female Students | 65% | 82% | 56% | 68% | 38% | |
| Special Education | 20% | 30% | 19% | 11% | 5% | |
| Limited English Proficiency | 51% | 67% | 45% | 45% | 25% |
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