Rafael A Cantu J H
Palmhurst, TX · Mission CISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
1,193rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 30%▼ Declining
5101 N STEWART RD, Palmhurst, TX 78573
(956)323-7800NCES ID 483104011388Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Rafael A Cantu J H 1,193rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 30% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 45th in 2019 to 30th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 555 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 581 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2008, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.0% | 97.2% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 2.2% | ▲ 1.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2008. 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 $218K in zip 78573 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Rafael A Cantu J H
- #329Sharyland North J HSharyland ISD · 1.7 mi away329th of 1,701
ELA 60% ▲11 · Math 65% ▲35Compare - #1213Alton Memorial J HMission CISD · 2.7 mi away1,213th of 1,701
ELA 48% ▼1 · Math 30% =Compare - #182Michael E Fossum MiddleMcallen ISD · 3 mi away182nd of 1,701
ELA 78% ▲29 · Math 63% ▲33Compare - #677De Leon MiddleMcallen ISD · 3.1 mi away677th of 1,701
ELA 59% ▲10 · Math 43% ▲13Compare - #1294Domingo Trevino MiddleLa Joya ISD · 3.2 mi away1,294th of 1,701
ELA 39% ▼10 · Math 35% ▲5Compare - #926White J HMission CISD · 3.6 mi away926th of 1,701
ELA 53% ▲4 · Math 37% ▲7Compare - #809Mission J HMission CISD · 3.6 mi away809th of 1,701
ELA 54% ▲5 · Math 41% ▲11Compare - #968IDEA Palmview College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 3.7 mi away · charter968th of 1,701
ELA 50% ▲1 · Math 38% ▲8Compare
What school district is Rafael A Cantu J H in?
Rafael A Cantu J H is part of the Mission CISD district in Palmhurst, Texas.
Is Rafael A Cantu J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rafael A Cantu J H 1,193rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Rafael A Cantu J H?
Hispanic 97%, White 2% (581 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rafael A Cantu J H 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.