 In 1992, one elementary had a growth rate of 17% and another had a growth rate of 18%.James E. Garcia of the "Austin American-Statesman" stated that, according to experts, birthrates in La Joya ISD were among the highest in the United States and "rival those of some undeveloped countries like Bangladesh".Garcia said that many of the new students are born in the district or more there with their parents, while some are Mexican immigrants who are legally and illegally in the United States.