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Weslaco Independent 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 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 16,491 students in Weslaco Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Weslaco Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% 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
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
22 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
16,491 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
1,009 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Weslaco Independent School District, which is ranked #813 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 94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#823 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
16,201 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
98%
53%
# Black Students
27 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
225 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
2%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,380
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
962
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,133
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,161
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,115
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,090
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,169
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,175
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,166
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,184
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,649
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,300
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,073
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
934
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,514 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,925 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$206 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$197 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,514
$13,417
Spending / Student
$11,925
$14,148
Best Weslaco Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 S Border
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6780
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6780
Grades: PK-5
| 1,075 students
Rank: #22.
Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3801 N 5 1/2 W
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6760
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6760
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 E 6th St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6710
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6710
Grades: 6-8
| 974 students
Rank: #44.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
608 N Cantu
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6740
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6740
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #55.
Cleckler/heald Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 W Sugarcane
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6888
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6888
Grades: PK-5
| 948 students
Rank: #66.
Airport Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 N Airport Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6770
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6770
Grades: PK-5
| 792 students
Rank: #77.
Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 E Mile 10 N
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-6587
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-6587
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #88.
Weslaco 21st Century Cte Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6500
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #99.
Dr R E Margo Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 S Bridge Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6800
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 914 students
Rank: #1010.
Beatriz G Garza Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 W Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6774
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6774
Grades: 6-8
| 958 students
Rank: #1111.
A N Rico Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2202 N International Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6815
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6815
Grades: PK-5
| 763 students
Rank: #1212.
North Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 N Bridge St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6810
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6810
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #1313.
South Palm Gardens High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-0404
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-0404
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #1414.
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Mile 10
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6790
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6790
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #1515.
Armando Cuellar Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S Bridge St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6720
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6720
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #1616.
Mary Hoge Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2302 N International Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6730
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6730
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
Rank: #1717.
Weslaco East High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 S Pleasantview Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6950
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6950
Grades: 9-12
| 2,004 students
Rank: #1818.
Weslaco High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1005 W Pike Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6700
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,553 students
Rank: #1919.
Hidalgo County Boot Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1711 N Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-4908
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-4908
Grades: 9-11
| 12 students
Rank: #2020.
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 S Garza
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6916
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6916
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Oklahoma Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6620
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6620
Grades: PK
| 344 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hidalgo Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd St
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 688-6123
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Weslaco Independent School District?
Weslaco Independent School District manages 22 public schools serving 16,491 students.
What is the rank of Weslaco Independent School District?
Weslaco Independent School District is ranked #813 out of 1,201 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 Weslaco Independent School District?
98% of Weslaco Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Weslaco Independent School District?
Weslaco Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Weslaco Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,925 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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