SAM FORDYCE EL
SAM FORDYCE EL is a public elementary school in LA JOYA ISD (HIDALGO County), Texas. It serves 67 students in special education of 356 total students. It holds a TEA accountability rating of A and an overall SPED support score of 35.4.
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- School District: LA JOYA ISD
- County: HIDALGO
- Grade Type: Elementary
- Grade Span: EE - 05
- Campus Type: Traditional Public School
- Ranking Status: Ranked
- Charter School: No
- Median Household Income: in ZIP code 78595 is $48,304
- TEA Accountability Overview →
35.4/100
Overall SPED Support Score
30.9%
SPED Support Percentile
General Accountability Rating
SPED Sub-Scores
18.7/100
Academic Performance
55.7/100
Academic Growth
10.7/100
Inclusion & Placement
36.2/100
Staffing Support
89.0/100
Discipline Climate
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Graduation & Dropout
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| General Information on Students and Teachers | 2019 | 2022 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of students | 356 | ||
| Number of students in Special Education | 67 | ||
| Percentage of students in Special Education | 18.8% | ||
| Total Students with Disabilities | 67 | ||
| Students with Autism | 12 | ||
| Students with Behavioral Disabilities | 2 | ||
| Students with Intellectual Disability | 20 | ||
| Students with Non-Categorical Early Childhood | 2 | ||
| Students with Physical Disabilities | 31 | ||
| Total Count of Teachers | 47.5 | ||
| Count of Special Education Teachers (Full Time Equivalent) | 1.1 | ||
| Percentage of Special Ed Teachers | 3.8% | ||
| Ratio of Special Education Students to Special Education Teachers | 60.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SAM FORDYCE EL offer strong special education support?
SAM FORDYCE EL has an Overall SPED Support Score of 35.4, placing it in the 30.9 percentile of ranked Texas public schools, which reflects developing special education support. The school serves 67 students in special education with 1.1 special education teachers.
What grades does SAM FORDYCE EL serve?
SAM FORDYCE EL serves grades EE - 05, classified as elementary in LA JOYA ISD.
Is SAM FORDYCE EL a charter school?
No. SAM FORDYCE EL is a traditional public school in LA JOYA ISD.
How does SAM FORDYCE EL compare to other Texas schools for special education?
You can compare SAM FORDYCE EL side-by-side with up to four other Texas schools across STAAR results, special education metrics, discipline, and graduation data on the school comparison page at https://learningdifferences.info/compare/.
What is SAM FORDYCE EL's TEA accountability rating?
SAM FORDYCE EL has a Texas Education Agency accountability rating of A for the 2025 reporting year.
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