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Diversity
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College Prep
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McAllen Independent School District is a highly rated, public school district located in MCALLEN, TX. It has 20,399 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 46% of students are at least proficient in math and 58% in reading.
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- IB Offered
- Texas
- McAllen
McAllen Independent School District Rankings
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Elementary Schools in McAllen Independent School District
- gradeAGonzalez Elementary SchoolRating 3 out of 5 1 review
- gradeAMilam Elementary School
- gradeA minusDr. Pablo Perez Elementary SchoolRating 5 out of 5 3 reviews
- gradeA minusRayburn Elementary School
- gradeB+Blanca E. Sanchez Elementary School
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
58%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
46%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
97%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1120
1,375
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Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
23
414
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Students
Diversity
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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
20,399
Free or Reduced Lunch
This is the percentage of students who are eligible to receive free or reduced price lunch. Not all eligible students exercise this option, especially at non-traditional schools like online schools.
72.2%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
15:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$58,584
Teachers in First/Second Year
12.9%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$12,499/ student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
Instruction
59%
Support Services
34%
Other
7%
Living in the Area
McAllen
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Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$56,326
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$955
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$158,700
National
$281,900
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McAllen Independent School District Reviews
Rating 4.29 out of 5 219 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
McAllen Independent School District has been one of the best school districts I’ve been in! I’ve transferred around a couple of times throughout my K-12 career, but MISD has been the best district I’ve attended. From everything like the CTSO’s to the regular day to day classroom life, I’ve had nothing but the best experiences there!
- Alum
- a month ago
Rating 5 out of 5
McAllen independent school district is one of the most diverse districts in the Rio Grande Valley. It offers college readiness for students to get degrees and certifications, so right out of highschool they are able to get jobs and work.
- Senior
- a day ago
Rating 4 out of 5
I can't say I remember much from Horizon Montessori before middle school but it was mostly good. For High School, it was a bit more complicated especially during senior year. It had good teachers and interesting clubs like Art Society, FCCLA, and Aquatic Science. The worse parts in high school for me would be the pep rallies and being pulled out during specific classes for the counseling and speech therapy. The best parts were helping out with the decorations and events like the Trunk-or-Treat, Spirit Week, and the school dances.
- Alum
- 3 months ago
