Ruben Hinojosa El
Mercedes, TX · Mercedes ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
2,569th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 42%▲ Improving
500 S RIO RICO RD, Mercedes, TX 78570
(956)512-2227NCES ID 483025009298Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Ruben Hinojosa El 2,569th 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 42% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 29th in 2019 to 42th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 216 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 487 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2002, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.4% | 96.1% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 1.3% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2002. 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 Ruben Hinojosa El in?
Ruben Hinojosa El is part of the Mercedes ISD district in Mercedes, Texas.
Is Ruben Hinojosa El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ruben Hinojosa El 2,569th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 42% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Ruben Hinojosa El?
Hispanic 96%, White 2%, Black 1% (487 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ruben Hinojosa 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.