Student and Family Demographics:

• 227 students from 162 families were continuously enrolled during the 2007-08 school year.
• 77% of JEJCS students qualified for free or reduced lunch.
• 68% of JEJCS mothers and 61% of fathers graduated from high school.
• Spanish was the family language for 63% of students; 29% spoke English at home; and 8% spoke both languages with their families.
• 95% of students were Hispanic, 3% White, 1% African American, and one student was of mixed ethnicity.

Student Achievement:

• Average daily attendance for all students was 98%.
• 93.3% of Kindergarten-5th graders read at or above grade level at the final testing.
  
  TAKS
• 92% of 3rd-5th graders passed the Reading portion of the TAKS test; 27% were commended.
• 87% passed TAKS Math; 36% were commended.
• 97% of 4th graders passed TAKS Writing; 48% received Commended Performance Levels.
• 100% of 5th graders passed TAKS Science; 47% received Commended Performance Levels.
  
  ITBS
• 54% of 1st-5th graders scored in the top half of the national norm for ITBS Reading.
• 70% of students scored in the top half of the ITBS Math test.
• 69% of 1st-5th graders scored in the top half of the national norm for ITBS Language.
  
  Early Childhood English Abilities
• 79% of PreK students gained 30+ months in two years at JEJCS or achieved Kindergarten Ready.
• 83% of Three Year-Olds gained 15+ months in English abilities (median gain = 21 months)

Parent Participation in the School:

• The new Parent Center hosted classes (ESL, Basic Computer, Aerobics, Cross Stitch, Chess, Hairstyles, Car Maintenance, and GED), work projects, and informal meetings throughout the year.
• Parents of 94% of students participated in two or more conferences with JEJCS staff.
• Parents of Three Year-Olds participated in home visits an average of 7.5 times per family.
• 94% of Threes, PreK, and Kindergarten parents read to their children every day.
  
  Parent Satisfaction
• 99% of parents were satisfied with the education that their children received at JEJCS.
• 98% were satisfied with the way in which they (parents/families) were treated.
• 99% would recommend JEJCS to others.