Castro El
Mission, TX · Mission CISD · Grades PK-5
1,684th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 62%▲ Improving
Castro El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Castro El 1,684th 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 62% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2019 to 62th in 2025 — improving.
Castro El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 135 students tested
Castro El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 336 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.0% | 98.2% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| White | 0.5% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Castro El
Typical home value $197K in zip 78572 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Castro El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Pearson ElMission CISD · 1.1 mi away3,449th of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 28% - 4Excellence in Leadership AcademyExcellence in Leadership Academy · 1.1 mi away · charter2,689th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 44% - 8Bryan ElMission CISD · 1.2 mi away1,152nd of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 51% - 4Marcell ElMission CISD · 1.4 mi away2,742nd of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 39% - 8Leal ElMission CISD · 1.5 mi away1,304th of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 54% - –Brillante AcademyBrillante Academy · 1.6 mi away · charter
- 2Vanguard MonetVanguard Academy · 1.7 mi away · charter3,840th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 29% - 5Ollie O'grady ElMission CISD · 2 mi away2,568th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Castro El in?
Castro El is part of the Mission CISD district in Mission, Texas.
Is Castro El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Castro El 1,684th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 62% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Castro El?
Hispanic 98%, White 2% (336 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Castro El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78572 is $197K 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.