Salinas El
Mission, TX · Mission CISD · Grades PK-5
1,683rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 62%▼ Declining
Salinas El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Salinas El 1,683rd 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 71th in 2019 to 62th in 2025 — declining.
Salinas El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 136 students tested
Salinas El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 362 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.2% | 97.0% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 3.0% | ▲ 2.6 pts |
Homes near Salinas El
Typical home value $218K in zip 78573 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Salinas El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Alton ElMission CISD · 1.7 mi away3,057th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 35% - 5Cantu ElMission CISD · 1.9 mi away2,252nd of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 44% - 5Jessie L Jensen ElSharyland ISD · 2.5 mi away2,619th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 39% - 6Raquel Cavazos ElMission CISD · 2.5 mi away1,983rd of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 44% - 2Emiliano Zapata ElLa Joya ISD · 2.6 mi away3,583rd of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 31% - 3Carl C Waitz ElMission CISD · 2.8 mi away3,201st of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 36% - 4Olivero Garza Sr ElSharyland ISD · 3.3 mi away2,799th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 36% - 7Diaz-Villarreal ElLa Joya ISD · 3.6 mi away1,394th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Salinas El in?
Salinas El is part of the Mission CISD district in Mission, Texas.
Is Salinas El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Salinas El 1,683rd 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 Salinas El?
Hispanic 97%, White 3% (362 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Salinas El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78573 is $218K 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.