Castaneda El
Mcallen, TX · Mcallen ISD · Grades PK-5
1,115th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 75%· Stable
Castaneda El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Castaneda El 1,115th 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 75% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 74th in 2019 to 75th in 2025.
Castaneda El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 179 students tested
Castaneda El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 441 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.0% | 95.9% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 5.1% | 1.6% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 0.2% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Castaneda El
Typical home value $267K in zip 78504 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Castaneda El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Mcauliffe ElMcallen ISD · 0.7 mi away2,455th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 38% - 8Lucile Hendricks ElMcallen ISD · 1.1 mi away1,228th of 4,406
ELA 62% · Math 54% - 8Seguin ElMcallen ISD · 1.2 mi away979th of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 56% - 8Donna Wernecke ElSharyland ISD · 1.3 mi away1,045th of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 54% - 8Garza ElMcallen ISD · 1.3 mi away1,197th of 4,406
ELA 69% · Math 48% - 8Milam ElMcallen ISD · 1.6 mi away899th of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 59% - 5Alvarez ElMcallen ISD · 2.2 mi away2,314th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 45% - 10Rayburn ElMcallen ISD · 2.3 mi away365th of 4,406
ELA 78% · Math 70%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Castaneda El in?
Castaneda El is part of the Mcallen ISD district in Mcallen, Texas.
Is Castaneda El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Castaneda El 1,115th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Castaneda El?
Hispanic 96%, Asian 2%, Two or more races 1% (441 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Castaneda El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78504 is $267K 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.