Weslaco ISD School District
School District · Weslaco, Texas
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
19
10 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
16,430
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
19
10 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
16,430
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Weslaco ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Weslaco 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.
South Palm Gardens H S
Weslaco · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Memorial EL
Weslaco · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Middle
Weslaco · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#608 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,558
$410 vs Texas median
District size
16,430 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Weslaco ISD ranks #608 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Weslaco ISD's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Palm Gardens H S (8.5/10), Memorial EL (7.7/10), and Central Middle (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 89% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 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 Weslaco ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Weslaco ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Weslaco ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Palm Gardens H S | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Memorial EL | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Central Middle | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Raul a Gonzalez JR EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Cleckler/heald EL | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Beatriz G Garza Middle | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Pfc Mario Ybarra EL | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Sam Houston EL | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Armando Cuellar Middle | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Airport EL | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Weslaco ISD
Weslaco ISD is a Weslaco, Texas school district serving 19 schools.The district educates 16,430 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. District-level spending was $12,558 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Weslaco ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Palm Gardens H S, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Weslaco ISD students show an average math proficiency of 60.0% and ELA proficiency of 57.2%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Weslaco ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Weslaco ISD with test data.
Schools in Weslaco ISD
19 schoolsElementary Schools10
Middle Schools4
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Weslaco
- Total Enrollment
- 16,430
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,016
- District spending per student
- $12,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 28.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Weslaco ISD?
Weslaco ISD has 19 schools in total — 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Weslaco ISD?
The average composite rating for Weslaco ISD is 5.9/10. 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 Weslaco ISD?
Weslaco ISD's district-level spending was $12,558 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 Weslaco ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Weslaco ISD is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Weslaco ISD?
South Palm Gardens H S is the highest-rated school in Weslaco ISD with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Weslaco ISD?
Across schools in Weslaco ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Weslaco ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Weslaco ISD has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 19 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.2%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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