Dr Javier Saenz Middle
Penitas, TX · La Joya ISD · Grades 6-8
1,395th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 18%▲ Improving
Dr Javier Saenz Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dr Javier Saenz Middle 1,395th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 18% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 18th in 2025 — improving.
Dr Javier Saenz Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 585 students tested
Dr Javier Saenz Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 594 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.6% | 100.0% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Dr Javier Saenz Middle
Typical home value $169K in zip 78576 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Dr Javier Saenz Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Lorenzo De Zavala MiddleLa Joya ISD · 6.1 mi away1,192nd of 1,701
ELA 42% · Math 37% - 3Juan De Dios Salinas MiddleLa Joya ISD · 6.2 mi away1,338th of 1,701
ELA 38% · Math 34% - 3IDEA La Joya College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 6.2 mi away · charter1,214th of 1,701
ELA 45% · Math 33% - 4Ann Richards MiddleLa Joya ISD · 6.8 mi away1,054th of 1,701
ELA 43% · Math 41% - 5Cesar Chavez MiddleLa Joya ISD · 7.2 mi away1,005th of 1,701
ELA 51% · Math 35% - 3Domingo Trevino MiddleLa Joya ISD · 7.5 mi away1,294th of 1,701
ELA 39% · Math 35% - 5IDEA Palmview College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 7.9 mi away · charter968th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 38% - 3Alton Memorial J HMission CISD · 7.9 mi away1,213th of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dr Javier Saenz Middle in?
Dr Javier Saenz Middle is part of the La Joya ISD district in Penitas, Texas.
Is Dr Javier Saenz Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dr Javier Saenz Middle 1,395th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Dr Javier Saenz Middle?
Hispanic 100% (594 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dr Javier Saenz Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78576 is $169K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.