John F Kennedy El
Mercedes, TX · Mercedes ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
4,218th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 4%▼ Declining
801 HIDALGO ST, Mercedes, TX 78570
(956)514-2300NCES ID 483025012403Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 190 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 414 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2009, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.6% | 98.1% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2009. 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 $141K in zip 78570 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.