CARLOS TRUAN J H

CARLOS TRUAN J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD school district, located in ELSA, TX with about 1,074 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 62 teachers, CARLOS TRUAN J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**Carlos Truan Junior High School** is a public educational institution located in Elsa, Texas, within the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District. Serving students in the Rio Grande Valley, the school provides a foundational academic environment for adolescents, focusing on the transition from elementary education to high school. As part of a district deeply rooted in its local community, the school emphasizes student development through a standard curriculum designed to meet state educational requirements while fostering a supportive learning atmosphere.

The school is situated in a rural-adjacent setting near the intersection of Mile 4 North and Mile 17, placing it at the heart of the community it serves. Like many schools in the region, Carlos Truan Junior High works to address the diverse needs of its student body by prioritizing academic growth, extracurricular engagement, and character building. By providing a structured setting during the critical junior high years, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigor of Edcouch-Elsa High School and their future post-secondary goals.

For more information, contact CARLOS TRUAN J H at (956) 262-6082 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.