Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District

601 E Kelly
Pharr, TX 78577
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

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 42 public schools serving 29,250 students in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
42 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
29,250 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
2,123 Teachers
369,134 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1032 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
18%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
96%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.02
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
28,947 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
53%
# Black Students
45 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
225 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
1%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2,544
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
1,758
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,010
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,946
383,593
# 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
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,127
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,247
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,282
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,149
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,234
362,296
# 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.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$466 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$423 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,926
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,470
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elvis J Ballew High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 E Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2520
Grades: 11-12
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
714 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8525
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Psja Early College High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
805 W Ridge Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,493 students
Rank: #44.
Carmen Anaya Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 W Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #55.
Psja North Early College High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 E Nolana Loop
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2360
Grades: 9-12
| 2,119 students
Rank: #66.
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2900 N R Longoria
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2850
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #77.
Drs Reed - Mock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E Eldora Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #88.
Aida C Escobar Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 W Kelly St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2920
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #99.
Psja Southwest Early College High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E Javelina Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2480
Grades: 9-12
| 1,703 students
Rank: #1010.
Alfred Sorensen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 E Sam Houston
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2910
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #1111.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 S Fir St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2610
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Amanda Garza-pena Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Fm 495
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W Hall Acres Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #1414.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 W Hall Acres Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2650
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: #1515.
Psja Memorial Early College High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 S Alamo Rd
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,823 students
Rank: #1616.
Kelly-pharr Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Sam Houston St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2870
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #1717.
Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W Ridge Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #1818.
John Mckeever Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 W Ridge
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2680
Grades: PK-5
| 717 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Berta S Palacios Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Thomas Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 E Thomas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2720
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Daniel Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1920 N Hibiscus
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2880
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Augusto Guerra Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
807 Fm495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2810
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Graciela Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 W Juan Balli
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2790
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #2424.
R Yzaguirre Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
605 E Fm 495
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2630
Grades: 6-8
| 788 students
Rank: #2525.
Audie Murphy Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
924 W Sioux Rd
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2530
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #2626.
Vida N Clover Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E Carrol St
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2730
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Dr William Long Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 N Raiders Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 781 students
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
John Doedyns Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 N Raul Longoria Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2740
Grades: PK-7
| 449 students
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Marcia R Garza
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
810 E El Gato
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Santos Livas Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
733 N Alamo Rd
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2840
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Zeferino Farias Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 W Acacia St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #3232.
Lyndon B Johnson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Sioux Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2590
Grades: 6-8
| 1,072 students
Rank: #3333.
Alamo Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1819 W Hwy 83
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2550
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: #3434.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
804 S Stewart Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2570
Grades: 6-8
| 1,004 students
Rank: #3535.
Allen & William Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
615 W El Dora Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District?
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District manages 42 public schools serving 29,250 students.
What is the rank of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District?
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District is ranked #1041 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District?
99% of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District?
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 42 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 29,250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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