John F Kennedy El
Mercedes, TX · Mercedes ISD · Grades PK-5
4,218th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 4%▼ Declining
John F Kennedy El ranking
SchoolRow ranks John F Kennedy El 4,218th 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 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 4th in 2025 — declining.
John F Kennedy El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 190 students tested
John F Kennedy El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 414 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.6% | 98.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 1.1% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near John F Kennedy El
Typical home value $141K in zip 78570 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near John F Kennedy El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Taylor ElMercedes ISD · 0.5 mi away3,492nd of 4,406
ELA 33% · Math 40% - 3Travis ElMercedes ISD · 1.2 mi away3,300th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 34% - 5Ruben Hinojosa ElMercedes ISD · 1.3 mi away2,569th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 41% - 6A N Rico ElWeslaco ISD · 2.9 mi away2,193rd of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 43% - 4Airport ElWeslaco ISD · 3.5 mi away2,685th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 39% - 4IDEA Academy WeslacoIDEA Public Schools · 3.6 mi away · charter2,802nd of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 39% - 6IDEA Weslaco Pike AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 4 mi away · charter2,085th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 42% - 5Dr R E Margo ElWeslaco ISD · 4 mi away2,251st of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John F Kennedy El in?
John F Kennedy El is part of the Mercedes ISD district in Mercedes, Texas.
Is John F Kennedy El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John F Kennedy El 4,218th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of John F Kennedy El?
Hispanic 98%, White 1% (414 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John F Kennedy El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78570 is $141K 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.