Rio Hondo El
Rio Hondo, TX · Rio Hondo ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-4 · Rural, fringe
3,611th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 18%▼ Declining
700 N REYNOLDS ST, Rio Hondo, TX 78583
(956)748-1050NCES ID 483717004183Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Rio Hondo El 3,611th 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 18% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2022 to 18th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 170 students tested · no science: TX tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 4
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 555 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.8% | 94.4% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| White | 3.0% | 4.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $213K in zip 78583 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Rio Hondo El in?
Rio Hondo El is part of the Rio Hondo ISD district in Rio Hondo, Texas.
Is Rio Hondo El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rio Hondo El 3,611th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Rio Hondo El?
Hispanic 94%, White 5% (555 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rio Hondo El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78583 is $213K 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.