Airport El
Weslaco, TX · Weslaco ISD · Grades PK-5
2,685th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 39%▼ Declining
Airport El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Airport El 2,685th 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 39% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2019 to 39th in 2025 — declining.
Airport El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 326 students tested
Airport El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 795 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.4% | 98.2% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Airport El
Typical home value $170K in zip 78596 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Airport El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6IDEA Weslaco Pike AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 0.5 mi away · charter2,085th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 42% - 7Sam Houston ElWeslaco ISD · 0.8 mi away1,347th of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 55% - 6North Bridge ElWeslaco ISD · 1.2 mi away2,079th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 47% - 6A N Rico ElWeslaco ISD · 1.5 mi away2,193rd of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 43% - 4IDEA Academy WeslacoIDEA Public Schools · 1.6 mi away · charter2,802nd of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 39% - 5Dr R E Margo ElWeslaco ISD · 1.7 mi away2,251st of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 47% - 9Memorial ElWeslaco ISD · 2.2 mi away865th of 4,406
ELA 69% · Math 58% - 2Horizon Montessori II - STEM AcademyHorizon Montessori Public Schools · 2.3 mi away · charter3,541st of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Airport El in?
Airport El is part of the Weslaco ISD district in Weslaco, Texas.
Is Airport El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Airport El 2,685th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Airport El?
Hispanic 98%, White 1% (795 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Airport El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78596 is $170K 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.