Excellent
#1410 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 17% in state
Elvis J Ballew H S
High School · Pharr-san Juan-alamo ISD · Pharr, TX
A Pharr-san Juan-alamo ISD high school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 E HWY 83, Pharr, TX 78577
- Math 65% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Elvis J Ballew H S score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 58 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elvis J Ballew H S 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,362/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pharr), 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
$49,768
Median home value
$111,500
Median rent
$988/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty rate
29.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78577; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard RembrandtCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,965 | Compare → |
| Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College H SEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Buell Central DaepEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Psja Collegiate School of Health ProfessionsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 306 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pharr-san Juan-alamo ISD
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #11 of 42
- District spending per student
- $14,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elvis J Ballew H S is listed in PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elvis J Ballew H S
Elvis J Ballew H S is a public high school in Pharr, TX, part of Pharr-san Juan-alamo ISD, serving approximately 136 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,410 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Elvis J Ballew H S
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elvis J Ballew H S
What grades does Elvis J Ballew H S serve?
Elvis J Ballew H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Elvis J Ballew H S?
Elvis J Ballew H S has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elvis J Ballew H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Elvis J Ballew H S is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elvis J Ballew H S rank in TX?
Elvis J Ballew H S ranks #1,410 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Elvis J Ballew H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Elvis J Ballew H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Elvis J Ballew H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elvis J Ballew H S has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Elvis J Ballew H S a charter school?
No, Elvis J Ballew H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elvis J Ballew H S a Title I school?
No, Elvis J Ballew H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elvis J Ballew H S?
97.8% of students at Elvis J Ballew H S 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (956) 354-2520
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
- Area population (ZIP 78577)
- 79,903
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.5
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 78577; 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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