Don Jose Gallego
Laredo, TX · Laredo ISD · Grades PK-5
2,171st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 51%▲ Improving
Don Jose Gallego ranking
SchoolRow ranks Don Jose Gallego 2,171st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 51% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2019 to 51th in 2025 — improving.
Don Jose Gallego test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 253 students tested
Don Jose Gallego students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 591 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.9% | 100.0% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Don Jose Gallego
Typical home value $141K in zip 78040 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Don Jose Gallego
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10J C Martin Jr ElLaredo ISD · 0.5 mi away213th of 4,406
ELA 83% · Math 75% - 8Tarver ElLaredo ISD · 0.5 mi away971st of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 62% - 7T Sanchez El / H Ochoa ElLaredo ISD · 0.7 mi away1,667th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 49% - 6Bruni ElLaredo ISD · 0.7 mi away1,814th of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 45% - 10Heights ElLaredo ISD · 1 mi away117th of 4,406
ELA 82% · Math 84% - 10Leyendecker ElLaredo ISD · 1.1 mi away180th of 4,406
ELA 72% · Math 89% - 10Ryan ElLaredo ISD · 1.3 mi away141st of 4,406
ELA 80% · Math 84% - 9Pierce ElLaredo ISD · 1.3 mi away585th of 4,406
ELA 66% · Math 71%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Don Jose Gallego in?
Don Jose Gallego is part of the Laredo ISD district in Laredo, Texas.
Is Don Jose Gallego a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Don Jose Gallego 2,171st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 51% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Don Jose Gallego?
Hispanic 100% (591 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Don Jose Gallego cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78040 is $141K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.