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#4282 of 8,552 schools in TX
Alvarez EL
Elementary School · Mcallen ISD · Mcallen, TX
A Mcallen ISD elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2606 GUMWOOD AVE, Mcallen, TX 78501
- Math 47% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alvarez EL score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 37 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alvarez EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,992/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mcallen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,451
Median home value
$149,000
Median rent
$943/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
50.2%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thigpen-zavala ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Horizon Montessori - Stem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Seguin ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Wilson ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 418 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Mcallen ISD
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #24 of 30
- District spending per student
- $13,409NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alvarez EL is listed in MCALLEN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alvarez EL
Alvarez EL is a public elementary school in Mcallen, TX, part of Mcallen ISD, serving approximately 450 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,282 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alvarez EL
What grades does Alvarez EL serve?
Alvarez EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Alvarez EL?
Alvarez EL has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvarez EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvarez EL is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alvarez EL rank in TX?
Alvarez EL ranks #4,282 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Alvarez EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Alvarez EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alvarez EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alvarez EL has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Alvarez EL a charter school?
No, Alvarez EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alvarez EL a Title I school?
No, Alvarez EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alvarez EL?
96.0% of students at Alvarez EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (956) 971-4471
- Area population (ZIP 78501)
- 59,095
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78501; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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