Mendez El
San Marcos, TX · San Marcos CISD · Grades K-5
2,259th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 49%▲ Improving
Mendez El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Mendez El 2,259th 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 49% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 19th in 2019 to 49th in 2025 — improving.
Mendez El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 212 students tested
Mendez El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 540 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.4% | 86.1% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| White | 9.7% | 8.5% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 5.0% | 3.0% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Mendez El
Typical home value $316K in zip 78666 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Mendez El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Dezavala ElSan Marcos CISD · 0.8 mi away3,493rd of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 38% - 7Hernandez ElSan Marcos CISD · 1.3 mi away1,481st of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 53% - 9Crockett ElSan Marcos CISD · 2.1 mi away867th of 4,406
ELA 70% · Math 57% - 1Bowie ElSan Marcos CISD · 2.6 mi away4,002nd of 4,406
ELA 34% · Math 26% - 2Travis ElSan Marcos CISD · 3 mi away3,543rd of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 35% - 7Rodriguez ElSan Marcos CISD · 4.5 mi away1,588th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 47% - 7Blanco Vista ElHays CISD · 6.9 mi away1,442nd of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 52% - 3Hemphill ElHays CISD · 9.3 mi away3,245th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Mendez El in?
Mendez El is part of the San Marcos CISD district in San Marcos, Texas.
Is Mendez El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mendez El 2,259th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 49% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Mendez El?
Hispanic 86%, White 9%, Black 3%, Asian 1% (540 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mendez El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78666 is $316K 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.