Mcallen Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 20,399 students in Mcallen Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Mcallen Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Mcallen Independent School District, which is ranked #328 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 97% has increased from 90% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.64
# American Indian Students
17 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
235 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
19,080 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
94%
53%
# Black Students
72 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
912 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
5%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,179
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
1,186
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,328
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,330
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,301
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,348
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,483
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,484
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,510
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,560
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,834
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,870
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,544
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,442
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,668 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,360 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Mcallen Independent School District?
Mcallen Independent School District manages 30 public schools serving 20,399 students.
What is the rank of Mcallen Independent School District?
Mcallen Independent School District is ranked #328 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 30%) 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mcallen Independent School District?
94% of Mcallen Independent School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcallen Independent School District?
Mcallen Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Mcallen Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,360 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 30 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 20,399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
