Alvarez El
Mcallen, TX · Mcallen ISD · Grades PK-5
2,314th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 47%▼ Declining
Alvarez El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Alvarez El 2,314th 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 47% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 54th in 2019 to 47th in 2025 — declining.
Alvarez El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 133 students tested
Alvarez El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 450 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.0% | 95.8% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| White | 2.1% | 3.3% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Alvarez El
Typical home value $198K in zip 78501 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Alvarez El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Thigpen-Zavala ElMcallen ISD · 0.8 mi away669th of 4,406
ELA 72% · Math 62% - 8Seguin ElMcallen ISD · 1 mi away979th of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 56% - 6Horizon Montessori - STEM AcademyHorizon Montessori Public Schools · 1.1 mi away · charter1,926th of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 41% - 3Wilson ElMcallen ISD · 1.1 mi away3,150th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 28% - 5IDEA Mcallen AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 1.3 mi away · charter2,257th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 36% - 5Mcauliffe ElMcallen ISD · 1.5 mi away2,455th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 38% - 5Escandon ElMcallen ISD · 1.6 mi away2,394th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 45% - 7Fields ElMcallen ISD · 1.7 mi away1,535th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Alvarez El in?
Alvarez El is part of the Mcallen ISD district in Mcallen, Texas.
Is Alvarez El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Alvarez El 2,314th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Alvarez El?
Hispanic 96%, White 3% (450 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Alvarez El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78501 is $198K 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.