Top Rankings
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo 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 2026 school year, there are 35 public elementary schools serving 20,048 students in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
43 Schools
6,876 Schools
# Students
29,613 Students
3,749,416 Students
# Teachers
2,064 Teachers
251,064 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District, which is ranked #679 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#689 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
99%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
1%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,731 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,293 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$466 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$423 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,731
$13,352
Spending / Student
$14,293
$14,079
Best Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carmen Anaya Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 W Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Aida C Escobar Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 W Kelly St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2920
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2920
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E Thomas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2720
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2900 N R Longoria
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2850
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2850
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Alfred Sorensen Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 E Sam Houston
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2910
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Allen & William Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 W El Dora Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Dr William Long Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3700 N Raiders Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2750
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Graciela Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1002 W Juan Balli
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2790
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2790
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #99.
Drs Reed - Mock Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Eldora Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2890
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2890
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Berta S Palacios Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 E Thomas Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 W Ridge Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2700
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 W Hall Acres Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2860
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Kelly-pharr Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Sam Houston St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2870
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2870
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
804 S Stewart Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2570
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2570
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Augusto Guerra Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
807 Fm495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2810
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2810
Gr: PK-5 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Santos Livas Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
733 N Alamo Rd
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2840
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Marcia R Garza
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 E El Gato
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Hall Acres Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2650
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2650
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
John Mckeever Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1310 W Ridge
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2680
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2680
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Henry Ford Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 E Polk St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2770
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2770
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1212 S Fir St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2610
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2610
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Lyndon B Johnson Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Sioux Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2590
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2590
Gr: 6-8 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Amanda Garza-pena Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Fm 495
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2800
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
John Doedyns Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 N Raul Longoria Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2740
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2740
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Jaime Escalante Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6123 S Cage
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2670
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2670
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2626.
Daniel Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1920 N Hibiscus
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2880
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2880
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Audie Murphy Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
924 W Sioux Rd
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2530
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2530
Gr: 6-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2828.
Vida N Clover Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Carrol St
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2730
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2730
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Sgt Leonel Trevino Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 E El Dora Rd
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2900
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Raul Longoria Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 N Cypress
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2820
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1819 W Hwy 83
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2550
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2550
Gr: 6-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
R Yzaguirre Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 E Fm 495
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2630
San Juan, TX 78589
(956) 354-2630
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Zeferino Farias Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W Acacia St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2760
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Buell Central Daep
Alternative School
218 E Juarez
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2500
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2500
Gr: 6-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
1200 E Polk Ave
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Gr: PK-1 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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