Sam Houston El
Weslaco, TX · Weslaco ISD · Grades PK-5
1,347th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 69%▼ Declining
Sam Houston El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sam Houston El 1,347th 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 69% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2019 to 69th in 2025 — declining.
Sam Houston El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 333 students tested
Sam Houston El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 756 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.2% | 98.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Sam Houston El
Typical home value $170K in zip 78596 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sam Houston El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6IDEA Weslaco Pike AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 0.4 mi away · charter2,085th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 42% - 6North Bridge ElWeslaco ISD · 0.8 mi away2,079th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 47% - 4Airport ElWeslaco ISD · 0.8 mi away2,685th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 39% - 2Horizon Montessori II - STEM AcademyHorizon Montessori Public Schools · 1.5 mi away · charter3,541st of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 30% - 8Cleckler/Heald ElWeslaco ISD · 1.6 mi away897th of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 62% - 4IDEA Academy WeslacoIDEA Public Schools · 1.9 mi away · charter2,802nd of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 39% - 5Dr R E Margo ElWeslaco ISD · 1.9 mi away2,251st of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 47% - 9Memorial ElWeslaco ISD · 2 mi away865th of 4,406
ELA 69% · Math 58%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sam Houston El in?
Sam Houston El is part of the Weslaco ISD district in Weslaco, Texas.
Is Sam Houston El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sam Houston El 1,347th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Sam Houston El?
Hispanic 99% (756 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sam Houston 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.