Top Rankings
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 34 public elementary schools serving 19,757 students in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
42 Schools
6,824 Schools
# Students
29,250 Students
3,667,271 Students
# Teachers
2,123 Teachers
251,798 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District, which is ranked #1041 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 96% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1032 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
12,235 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
178,985 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
28,947 Students
1,940,861 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
53%
# Black Students
45 Students
463,845 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
225 Students
953,330 Students
% White Students
1%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,642 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
112,373 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,544
197,767
# Students in K Grade:
1,758
355,372
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,010
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,946
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,872
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,938
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,056
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,969
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,118
344,259
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,127
347,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,247
28,814
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,282
23,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,149
20,805
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,234
18,536
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,926 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,470 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$466 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$423 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,926
$13,640
Spending / Student
$14,470
$14,384
Best Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carmen Anaya Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 W Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2900 N R Longoria
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2850
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2850
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Drs Reed - Mock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Eldora Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2890
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Aida C Escobar Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 W Kelly St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2920
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2920
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #55.
Alfred Sorensen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Sam Houston
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2910
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2910
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1212 S Fir St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2610
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2610
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Amanda Garza-pena Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Fm 495
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2800
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Hall Acres Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2860
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #99.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Hall Acres Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2650
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2650
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: #1010.
Kelly-pharr Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Sam Houston St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2870
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2870
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #1111.
Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Ridge Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2700
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #1212.
John Mckeever Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 W Ridge
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2680
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2680
Grades: PK-5
| 717 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Berta S Palacios Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Thomas Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Thomas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2720
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2720
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Daniel Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1920 N Hibiscus
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2880
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2880
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Augusto Guerra Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
807 Fm495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2810
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2810
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Graciela Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1002 W Juan Balli
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2790
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2790
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1818.
R Yzaguirre Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 E Fm 495
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2630
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2630
Grades: 6-8
| 788 students
Rank: #1919.
Audie Murphy Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
924 W Sioux Rd
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2530
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2530
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #2020.
Vida N Clover Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Carrol St
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2730
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2730
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Dr William Long Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 N Raiders Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2750
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 781 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
John Doedyns Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 N Raul Longoria Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2740
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2740
Grades: PK-7
| 449 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Marcia R Garza
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
810 E El Gato
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Santos Livas Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
733 N Alamo Rd
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2840
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2840
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Zeferino Farias Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W Acacia St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2760
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #2626.
Lyndon B Johnson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Sioux Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2590
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2590
Grades: 6-8
| 1,072 students
Rank: #2727.
Alamo Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1819 W Hwy 83
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2550
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2550
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: #2828.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
804 S Stewart Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2570
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2570
Grades: 6-8
| 1,004 students
Rank: #2929.
Allen & William Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 W El Dora Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Henry Ford Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 E Polk St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2770
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2770
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Raul Longoria Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 N Cypress
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2820
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Sgt Leonel Trevino Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 E El Dora Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2900
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #3333.
Jaime Escalante Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6123 S Cage
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2670
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2670
Grades: 6-9
| 539 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buell Central Daep
Alternative School
218 E Juarez
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2500
Grades: 6-12
| 90 students
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