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Weslaco Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 7,945 students in Weslaco Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Weslaco Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
21 Schools
4,210 Schools
# Students
16,300 Students
2,172,700 Students
# Teachers
852 Teachers
147,246 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Weslaco Independent School District, which is ranked #747 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#749 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.5%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
98%
55%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
2%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,661 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,065 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$206 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$197 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,661
$13,371
Spending / Student
$12,065
$14,099
Best Weslaco Independent School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 S Border
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6780
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6780
Gr: PK-5 | 1,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3801 N 5 1/2 W
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6760
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6760
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Cleckler/heald Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 W Sugarcane
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6888
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6888
Gr: PK-5 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
608 N Cantu
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6740
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6740
Gr: PK-5 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Airport Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 N Airport Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6770
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6770
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 E Mile 10 N
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-6587
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-6587
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Dr R E Margo Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 S Bridge Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6800
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 1,085 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
A N Rico Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2202 N International Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6815
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6815
Gr: PK-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
North Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 N Bridge St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6810
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6810
Gr: PK-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Mile 10
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6790
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6790
Gr: PK-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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