Mcallen ISD School District
School District · Mcallen, Texas
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
31
18 elem, 6 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
20,095
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
31
18 elem, 6 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
20,095
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Mcallen ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mcallen ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Achieve Early College H S
Mcallen · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gonzalez EL
Mcallen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Milam EL
Mcallen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#211 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,409
+$441 vs Texas median
District size
20,095 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Mcallen ISD ranks #211 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Mcallen ISD's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 29 schools. Its top-rated schools are Achieve Early College H S (9.5/10), Gonzalez EL (9.2/10), and Milam EL (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 96% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Mcallen ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mcallen ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Mcallen ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (29 of 31). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achieve Early College H S | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Gonzalez EL | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Milam EL | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Rayburn EL | 8.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Michael E Fossum Middle | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Thigpen-zavala EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Morris Middle | 8.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Dr Pablo Perez | 8.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Blanca E Sanchez | 8.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Lucile Hendricks EL | 8.3 / 10 |
See all 31 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mcallen ISD
Mcallen ISD is a Mcallen, Texas school district serving 31 schools.The district educates 20,095 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. District-level spending was $13,409 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Mcallen ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Achieve Early College H S, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Mcallen ISD students show an average math proficiency of 64.8% and ELA proficiency of 67.0%.
The district includes 18 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Mcallen ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mcallen ISD with test data.
Schools in Mcallen ISD
31 schoolsElementary Schools18
Middle Schools6
High Schools6
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Mcallen
- Total Enrollment
- 20,095
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,531
- District spending per student
- $13,409NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 31.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mcallen ISD?
Mcallen ISD has 31 schools in total — 18 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mcallen ISD?
The average composite rating for Mcallen ISD is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Mcallen ISD?
Mcallen ISD's district-level spending was $13,409 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mcallen ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mcallen ISD is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mcallen ISD?
Achieve Early College H S is the highest-rated school in Mcallen ISD with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Mcallen ISD?
Across schools in Mcallen ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mcallen ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Mcallen ISD has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 31 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.0%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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