Top Rankings
Mcallen ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public elementary schools serving 13,668 students in Mcallen ISD School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Mcallen ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
30 Schools
6,824 Schools
# Students
20,410 Students
3,667,271 Students
# Teachers
1,496 Teachers
251,798 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Mcallen ISD School District, which is ranked #539 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#561 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.64
# American Indian Students
12 Students
12,235 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
244 Students
178,985 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
19,070 Students
1,940,861 Students
% Hispanic Students
93%
53%
# Black Students
78 Students
463,845 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
910 Students
953,330 Students
% White Students
5%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,642 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
112,373 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,044
197,767
# Students in K Grade:
1,180
355,372
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,290
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,303
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,319
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,413
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,485
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,493
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,566
344,259
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,549
347,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,156
28,814
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,690
23,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,478
20,805
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,444
18,536
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,661 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,352 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$279 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$273 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,661
$13,640
Spending / Student
$13,352
$14,384
Best Mcallen ISD School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 E Martin Ave
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-4577
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-4577
Grades: PK-5
| 788 students
Rank: #22.
Milam Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3800 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4333
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 785 students
Rank: #33.
Morris Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Trenton Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 618-7300
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 618-7300
Grades: 6-9
| 1,013 students
Rank: #44.
Dr Pablo Perez
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7801 N Main
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1125
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1125
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #55.
Rayburn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7000 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-4363
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-4363
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #66.
Cathey Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 N Cynthia
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4300
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
Rank: #77.
Michael E Fossum Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 N Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1105
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1105
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Blanca E Sanchez
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2901 Incarnate Word
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1100
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Castaneda Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 N 34th
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 623-8882
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 623-8882
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1010.
Lucile Hendricks Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3900 Goldcrest
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1145
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1145
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #1111.
Garza Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6300 N 29th St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-4554
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-4554
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1212.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3221 Olga Ave
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-1167
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-1167
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #1313.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Hackberry St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4525
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4525
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1414.
De Leon Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4201 N 29th St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 632-8800
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 632-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 829 students
Rank: #1515.
Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Daffodil Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4400
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Fields Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Dallas Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4344
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4344
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Harvey
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4277
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4277
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Seguin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 N 29th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4565
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4565
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #1919.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4801 S 26th St
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4424
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4424
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #2020.
Thigpen-zavala Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Galveston Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4377
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4377
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #2121.
Travis Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Houston St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4242
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4242
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
Rank: #2222.
Brown Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 632-8700
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 632-8700
Grades: 6-9
| 579 students
Rank: #2323.
Escandon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Colbath Ave
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4511
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 971-4511
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #2424.
Alvarez Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2606 Gumwood Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4471
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4471
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
Instr/guid Center
Alternative School
2604 Galveston Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4393
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4393
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
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