Carlos Truan Jr High School

Mile 4 North and Mile 17, Elsa, TX 78543 | (956) 262-6082
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Student Enrollment: 786
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3 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: P O Box 127, Edcouch, TX 78538
  • Principal or Admin: Alfredo Aguilar
  • Fax: (956) 262-6079
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 786
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 48.4
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.3
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 373 (47.5%)
  • Females: 413 (52.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Carlos Truan Jr High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black10.1%
Asian--
Hispanic78499.7%
White10.1%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Carlos Truan Jr High School
  Number Percent
7th Grade38649.1%
8th Grade40050.9%
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
11.3
District:
9.7
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
36.0%
District:
40.6%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
16.5%
District:
14.9%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
19.1%
District:
17.9%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
22.7%
District:
17.6%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$62,350
District:
$65,103
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$44,996
District:
$44,045
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$38,719
District:
$39,892
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$38,680
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$42,126
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$46,728
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$57,192
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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1 review for Carlos Truan Jr High School

  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on March 24, 2009
  • Rating: 3 (3 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • ITS AGOOD SCHOOLBUT THEY NEED TO ASK FOR ID WHEN STUDENTS ARE BEING PICKED UP.

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