Garza El
Mcallen, TX · Mcallen ISD · Grades PK-5
1,197th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 73%▲ Improving
Garza El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Garza El 1,197th 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 73% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2019 to 73th in 2025 — improving.
Garza El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 188 students tested
Garza El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 445 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.6% | 92.8% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| White | 7.4% | 5.6% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Garza El
Typical home value $267K in zip 78504 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Garza El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Lucile Hendricks ElMcallen ISD · 0.7 mi away1,228th of 4,406
ELA 62% · Math 54% - 8Donna Wernecke ElSharyland ISD · 1.3 mi away1,045th of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 54% - 10Rayburn ElMcallen ISD · 1.3 mi away365th of 4,406
ELA 78% · Math 70% - 8Castaneda ElMcallen ISD · 1.3 mi away1,115th of 4,406
ELA 66% · Math 53% - 9Dr Pablo PerezMcallen ISD · 1.4 mi away746th of 4,406
ELA 71% · Math 60% - 9Blanca E SanchezMcallen ISD · 1.5 mi away747th of 4,406
ELA 70% · Math 61% - 8Milam ElMcallen ISD · 1.9 mi away899th of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 59% - 5Mcauliffe ElMcallen ISD · 1.9 mi away2,455th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Garza El in?
Garza El is part of the Mcallen ISD district in Mcallen, Texas.
Is Garza El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Garza El 1,197th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Garza El?
Hispanic 93%, White 6%, Asian 1% (445 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Garza 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.