Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr Pablo Perez ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for DR PABLO PEREZ in Mcallen, TX, covers an area of approximately 1.5 square miles in the northern part of its school district, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the zone extends about 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr Pablo Perez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dr Pablo Perez's student population of 601 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
601 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dr Pablo Perez ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Pablo Perez is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1060 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Pablo Perez's ranking?
Dr Pablo Perez is ranked #1060 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dr Pablo Perez often compared to?
Dr Pablo Perezis often viewed alongside schools like Gonzalez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dr Pablo Perez?
601 students attend Dr Pablo Perez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dr Pablo Perez students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr Pablo Perez?
Dr Pablo Perez has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr Pablo Perez offer ?
Dr Pablo Perez offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dr Pablo Perez part of?
Dr Pablo Perez is part of Mcallen Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
1. Excellent in quality of academic programs
2. Availability of music, art, sports and other
extracurricular activities
3. Academic or athletic awards
4. Facilities; Brand new building (2007) next to
Morris Middle School
5. Level of parent involvement: High
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