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Mission CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 14,068 students in Mission CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Mission CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
24 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
14,068 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
971 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Mission CISD School District, which is ranked #935 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#952 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
13,706 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
98%
53%
# Black Students
18 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
329 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
2%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,380
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
792
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
842
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
862
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
934
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
908
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
926
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,002
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
988
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
987
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,142
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,160
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,115
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,030
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,104 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,273 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$198 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$187 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,104
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,273
$14,116
Best Mission CISD School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mission Collegiate High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 S Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 323-6120
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 323-6120
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Rank: #22.
Mims Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E Two Mile Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4400
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Rank: #33.
Salinas Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10820 N Conway Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Hurla M Midkiff Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4201 N Mayberry
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #55.
Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Elm Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4800
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #66.
Hilda C Escobar/alicia C Rios Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3505 N Trosper Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-8400
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #77.
Cantu Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 W Main Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7400
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #88.
Leal Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
318 S Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4600
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #99.
Ollie O'grady Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 W Griffin Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1010.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 N Chicago
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7600
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #1111.
Raquel Cavazos Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
803 S Los Ebanos Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7200
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Castro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Mayberry
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6800
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Marcell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 N Holland
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6400
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1414.
Mission J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 E 14th St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3300
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Rank: #1515.
White J High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W Griffin Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3600
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Rank: #1616.
Rafael A Cantu J High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5101 N Stewart Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7800
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #1717.
Carl C Waitz Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
842 W Saint Francis Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6600
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #1818.
Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #1919.
Alton Memorial J High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
521 S Los Ebanos Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Rank: #2020.
Veterans Memorial High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Two Mile Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3000
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,817 students
Rank: #2121.
Mission High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1802 W 18th St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5700
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,209 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hidalgo Co J J A E P
Alternative School
1201 Bryce Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5500
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5500
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Bryce Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5500
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5500
Grades: PK
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roosevelt Alternative School
Alternative School
407 E 3rd St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3900
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3900
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mission CISD School District?
Mission CISD School District manages 24 public schools serving 14,068 students.
What is the rank of Mission CISD School District?
Mission CISD School District is ranked #935 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mission CISD School District?
98% of Mission CISD School District students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mission CISD School District?
Mission CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Mission CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,273 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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