Wilson El
Mcallen, TX · Mcallen ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
3,150th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 29%· Stable
1200 HACKBERRY ST, Mcallen, TX 78501
(956)971-4525NCES ID 482967003344Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Wilson El 3,150th 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 29% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 29th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 170 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 418 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.3% | 94.7% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 4.3% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $198K in zip 78501 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 Wilson El
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ELA 61% ▲9 · Math 48% ▲20Compare - #2314Alvarez ElMcallen ISD · 1.1 mi away2,314th of 4,406
ELA 49% ▼3 · Math 45% ▲17Compare - #1439Jackson ElMcallen ISD · 1.2 mi away1,439th of 4,406
ELA 59% ▲7 · Math 52% ▲24Compare - #669Thigpen-Zavala ElMcallen ISD · 1.3 mi away669th of 4,406
ELA 72% ▲20 · Math 62% ▲34Compare - #979Seguin ElMcallen ISD · 1.5 mi away979th of 4,406
ELA 67% ▲15 · Math 56% ▲28Compare - #899Milam ElMcallen ISD · 1.8 mi away899th of 4,406
ELA 67% ▲15 · Math 59% ▲31Compare - #2455Mcauliffe ElMcallen ISD · 1.9 mi away2,455th of 4,406
ELA 54% ▲2 · Math 38% ▲10Compare
What school district is Wilson El in?
Wilson El is part of the Mcallen ISD district in Mcallen, Texas.
Is Wilson El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wilson El 3,150th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Wilson El?
Hispanic 95%, White 4% (418 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wilson 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.