Top Rankings
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent 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 2024-25 school year, there are 35 public elementary schools serving 20,664 students in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
43 Schools
6,881 Schools
# Students
30,003 Students
3,731,556 Students
# Teachers
2,058 Teachers
252,905 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District, which is ranked #721 of all 1,201 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 96% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#731 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
12,073 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
193,447 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
29,675 Students
1,982,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
53%
# Black Students
33 Students
471,415 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
263 Students
946,823 Students
% White Students
1%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,857 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
119,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,149
217,463
# Students in K Grade:
1,746
351,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,874
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,093
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,018
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,908
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,982
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,055
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,012
338,854
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,195
349,707
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,297
30,753
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,247
25,766
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,262
21,243
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,165
19,115
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,526 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,107 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$466 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$423 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,526
$13,417
Spending / Student
$14,107
$14,148
Best Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carmen Anaya Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 W Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Aida C Escobar Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 W Kelly St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2920
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2920
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #33.
Alfred Sorensen Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 E Sam Houston
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2910
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2910
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #44.
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2900 N R Longoria
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2850
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2850
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #55.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 E Thomas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2720
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2720
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #66.
Allen & William Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 W El Dora Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #77.
Graciela Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 W Juan Balli
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2790
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2790
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #88.
Dr William Long Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3700 N Raiders Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2750
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 792 students
Rank: #99.
Kelly-pharr Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Sam Houston St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2870
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2870
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #1010.
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Hall Acres Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2860
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #1111.
Drs Reed - Mock Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Eldora Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2890
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #1212.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
804 S Stewart Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2570
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2570
Grades: 6-8
| 951 students
Rank: #1313.
Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Ridge Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2700
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #1414.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Hall Acres Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2650
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2650
Grades: 6-8
| 580 students
Rank: #1515.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1212 S Fir St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2610
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2610
Grades: 6-8
| 795 students
Rank: #1616.
Berta S Palacios Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Thomas Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #1717.
Augusto Guerra Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
807 Fm495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2810
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2810
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #1818.
Marcia R Garza
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 E El Gato
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
Rank: #1919.
John Mckeever Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1310 W Ridge
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2680
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2680
Grades: PK-5
| 723 students
Rank: #2020.
Lyndon B Johnson Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Sioux Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2590
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2590
Grades: 6-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #2121.
Santos Livas Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
733 N Alamo Rd
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2840
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2840
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #2222.
Audie Murphy Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
924 W Sioux Rd
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2530
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2530
Grades: 6-8
| 787 students
Rank: #2323.
Henry Ford Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 E Polk St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2770
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2770
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #2424.
Jaime Escalante Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6123 S Cage
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2670
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2670
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #2525.
Sgt Leonel Trevino Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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
| 431 students
Rank: #2626.
Daniel Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1920 N Hibiscus
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2880
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2880
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #2727.
Raul Longoria Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 N Cypress
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2820
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #2828.
Vida N Clover Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Carrol St
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2730
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2730
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #2929.
Zeferino Farias Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W Acacia St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2760
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #3030.
Amanda Garza-pena Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
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
| 595 students
Rank: #3131.
R Yzaguirre Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 E Fm 495
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2630
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2630
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #3232.
John Doedyns Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 N Raul Longoria Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2740
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2740
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #3333.
Alamo Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1819 W Hwy 83
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2550
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2550
Grades: 6-8
| 698 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
| 121 students
Rank: n/an/a
704 W Ridge Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2290
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2290
Grades: 6-12
| 132 students
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