SANTA MARIA JJAEP

SANTA MARIA ISD
11119 MILITARY HWY 281
SANTA MARIA, TX 78592
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Santa Maria JJAEP (Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program) is a specialized educational facility located in Santa Maria, Texas, serving students in the Rio Grande Valley. As a JJAEP, the school operates under a mandate to provide educational services to students who have been removed from their home campuses due to disciplinary infractions. The primary objective of the program is to maintain the academic continuity of these students while providing a structured, supervised environment that emphasizes behavioral improvement and personal accountability.

The school’s curriculum is designed to keep students on track with state standards, ensuring they do not fall behind in their core subjects during their period of reassignment. Beyond academics, Santa Maria JJAEP focuses on providing a controlled setting that minimizes distractions and encourages students to reflect on their actions. By integrating state-mandated educational requirements with a focus on discipline and transition preparation, the facility aims to equip students with the skills and habits necessary for a successful return to their traditional school settings.
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School Details
Status: Inactive
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: SANTA MARIA ISD
Phone: (956)565-6308
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade breakdown: M - M