Donna Wernecke El
Mcallen, TX · Sharyland ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-6 · City, midsize
1,045th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 76%· Stable
4500 DOVE AVE, Mcallen, TX 78504
(956)928-1063NCES ID 483993011430Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Donna Wernecke El 1,045th 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 76% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2019 to 76th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 374 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 672 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2007, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.0% | 94.8% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| White | 6.9% | 3.9% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2007. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $267K in zip 78504 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Donna Wernecke El
- #1228Lucile Hendricks ElMcallen ISD · 0.6 mi away1,228th of 4,406
ELA 62% ▼5 · Math 54% =Compare - #1197Garza ElMcallen ISD · 1.3 mi away1,197th of 4,406
ELA 69% ▲2 · Math 48% ▼6Compare - #1115Castaneda ElMcallen ISD · 1.3 mi away1,115th of 4,406
ELA 66% ▼1 · Math 53% ▼1Compare - #2799Olivero Garza Sr ElSharyland ISD · 1.5 mi away2,799th of 4,406
ELA 50% ▼17 · Math 36% ▼18Compare - #2455Mcauliffe ElMcallen ISD · 2 mi away2,455th of 4,406
ELA 54% ▼13 · Math 38% ▼16Compare - #747Blanca E SanchezMcallen ISD · 2.1 mi away747th of 4,406
ELA 70% ▲3 · Math 61% ▲7Compare - #2619Jessie L Jensen ElSharyland ISD · 2.1 mi away2,619th of 4,406
ELA 50% ▼17 · Math 39% ▼15Compare - #979Seguin ElMcallen ISD · 2.5 mi away979th of 4,406
ELA 67% = · Math 56% ▲2Compare
What school district is Donna Wernecke El in?
Donna Wernecke El is part of the Sharyland ISD district in Mcallen, Texas.
Is Donna Wernecke El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Donna Wernecke El 1,045th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 76% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Donna Wernecke El?
Hispanic 95%, White 4% (672 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Donna Wernecke 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.