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Vanguard Beethoven vs. Jefferson Elementary School

Should you attend Vanguard Beethoven or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Vanguard Beethoven
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Jefferson Elementary School
904 S 12th Ave
Edinburg, TX 78540
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Vanguard Beethoven ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,714 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Vanguard Beethoven ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-5
Total Students
1,714 students
477 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vanguard Beethoven over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vanguard Beethoven.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vanguard Beethoven over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Beethoven with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vanguard Academy School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1610 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#650 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vanguard Beethoven, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in TX)
69%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vanguard Beethoven who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vanguard Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vanguard Beethoven who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vanguard Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
62%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vanguard Beethoven who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Vanguard Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Vanguard Beethoven by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jefferson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
238
89
Kindergarten Students
137
66
Grade 1 Students
139
80
Grade 2 Students
136
49
Grade 3 Students
131
57
Grade 4 Students
136
66
Grade 5 Students
148
70
Grade 6 Students
158
-
Grade 7 Students
139
-
Grade 8 Students
100
-
Grade 9 Students
81
-
Grade 10 Students
75
-
Grade 11 Students
57
-
Grade 12 Students
39
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vanguard Beethoven, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vanguard Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
98%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vanguard Beethoven, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vanguard Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vanguard Beethoven, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vanguard Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.04
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vanguard Beethoven, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vanguard Academy School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vanguard Beethoven, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vanguard Academy School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vanguard Beethoven, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vanguard Academy School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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