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Salinas Elementary

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Salinas Elementary ranks 1731 st of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1731^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 63% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Salinas Elementary in Mission, TX, is a PK-5 campus in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District serving 366 students, and it stands out as a school that consistently outperforms expectations for a high-needs community, with over 97% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The school has earned a stable 3-star rating from the state and currently ranks in the 63rd percentile, a strong recovery from a pandemic-era dip. Its most impressive strength is its exceptional support for students from low socio-economic backgrounds, ranking in the top 20% of all Texas elementary schools for this group—a stark contrast to nearby Carl C. Waitz Elementary, which has a similar poverty rate but ranks in the bottom 15%.

Salinas Elementary is a mathematics powerhouse in the lower grades, with 4th-grade math proficiency at 62.26%, significantly outpacing both the district (50.65%) and state (49.28%) averages. This is a clear advantage over many surrounding schools like Hurla M Midkiff Elementary and Raquel Cavazos Elementary, which struggle to meet state averages in math. Additionally, the school’s bilingual program is a standout success, with students taking the STAAR Spanish reading test scoring nearly double the state average—a "Spanish advantage" that builds strong literacy skills. The school also earns 4-star ratings for its work with Hispanic and English Language Learner students, showing consistent, high-quality support for its core demographic.

Despite being in a lower-ranked district, Salinas Elementary outperforms several schools from the higher-ranked Sharyland Independent School District (Isd), such as Jessie L Jensen Elementary (31st percentile) and Olivero Garza Senior Elementary (40th percentile). While the school shows some volatility in its Special Education and Gifted programs, its overall trajectory is one of resilience and strength, making it a pillar of academic opportunity in its community. For parents, this is a school that defies the odds, offering a stable, effective education where students thrive despite challenges.

366

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,144

Per pupil spending ?

97.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10820 N Conway Ave
Mission, TX 78573

(956) 323-6200

District: Mission Consolidated Independent School District

Students who attend Salinas Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Rafael A Cantu J H
High:	Mission Collegiate High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.9%

White:

4.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 64th percentile in 2016 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Texas median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg49%

Texas avg50%

1,731^st of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 14Elementary Schools in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District

473^rd of 951Mission Consolidated Independent School District among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.6	1731 of 4627	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.4	1944 of 4651	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.7	1711 of 4710	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.1	2008 of 4647	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.0	1653 of 4581	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	22.3	3692 of 4578	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	72.1	987 of 4479	78.0%	★★★★☆
2018	76.3	801 of 4359	81.6%	★★★★☆
2017	69.4	1070 of 4329	75.3%	★★★★☆
2016	65.0	1525 of 4286	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	62.5	1644 of 4320	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	47.9	2453 of 4260	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	41.5	2784 of 4221	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	46.8	2465 of 4206	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	49.7	2420 of 4095	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	55.3	2046 of 3937	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	68.5	1200 of 3884	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	56.5	1860 of 3768	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.3	1522 of 3724	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	54.6	1806 of 3476	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2005	61.2	1462 of 3475	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	46.3	2210 of 3465	36.2%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	84.1	323 of 4461	92.8%	★★★★★
2021	35.4	2934 of 4331	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	82.4	354 of 4295	91.8%	★★★★★
2018	82.2	364 of 4240	91.4%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	65.4	764 of 2918	73.8%	★★★★☆
2024	66.9	883 of 3668	75.9%	★★★★☆
2023	60.2	1154 of 3556	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.7	945 of 3487	72.9%	★★★★☆
2021	28.4	2755 of 3446	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	85.6	183 of 3333	94.5%	★★★★★
2018	83.5	242 of 3226	92.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.3	1710 of 4575	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.0	1323 of 3744	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.7	1190 of 4658	74.5%	★★★★☆
2023	63.4	1390 of 4588	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.5	1753 of 4561	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	17.0	4078 of 4499	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	78.8	682 of 4348	84.3%	★★★★☆
2018	72.7	909 of 4306	78.9%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.8	1272 of 3075	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.6	972 of 2619	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	76.9	91 of 2980	96.9%	★★★★★
2022	49.9	1867 of 2958	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	78.3	121 of 3184	96.2%	★★★★★
2018	73.5	586 of 3106	81.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.5	1233 of 4413	72.1%	★★★★☆
2025	68.9	840 of 3644	76.9%	★★★★☆
2024	68.1	1054 of 4465	76.4%	★★★★☆
2023	58.7	1550 of 4401	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.6	1134 of 4376	74.1%	★★★★☆
2021	25.7	3522 of 4329	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	76.8	581 of 4188	86.1%	★★★★☆
2018	80.7	455 of 4168	89.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.5	772 of 4520	82.9%	★★★★☆
2025	76.0	503 of 3705	86.4%	★★★★☆
2024	71.2	863 of 4594	81.2%	★★★★☆
2023	62.3	1373 of 4521	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.5	1081 of 4477	75.9%	★★★★☆
2021	27.1	3594 of 4451	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	80.7	386 of 4309	91.0%	★★★★★
2018	83.9	305 of 4264	92.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.7	1732 of 4582	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.2	1158 of 3739	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.4	2405 of 4647	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.9	2773 of 4585	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	61.1	1541 of 4563	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	28.1	3316 of 4498	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	64.2	1276 of 4357	70.7%	★★★★☆
2018	78.4	712 of 4319	83.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.6	2426 of 4301	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	75.3	490 of 3549	86.2%	★★★★☆
2024	35.0	2912 of 4292	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	26.7	3357 of 4086	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	14.7	3864 of 3952	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	18.6	3538 of 3684	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

At Risk (2022)93rd percentile+29 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)83rd percentile+20 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)74th percentile+16 vs school

Hispanic (2026)72nd percentile+9 vs school

Female (2026)63rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)62nd percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)59th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2026)44th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics55%+8 vs state

Reading49%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)		STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Salinas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10820 N Conway Ave	Mission	78573	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-6200	366	24	15.1	97.5%	15 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	351 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57.6	1731^st of 4627 public elementary schools	62.6%		53.4	1944^th of 4651 public elementary schools	58.2%	213	30.8	55.6				45.0	55.6	46.2		47.2	62.3	56.1		$12,144
Alton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	205 N Chicago	Alton	78573	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-7600	337	23	14.5	93.5%	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	326 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.3	2425^th of 4627 public elementary schools	47.6%		30.2	3417^th of 4651 public elementary schools	26.5%	992						22.5	55.8	52.0		42.5	61.4	38.0		$12,711
Cantu Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	920 W Main Ave	Alton	78573	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-7400	521	31	17.0	91.2%	11 (2.1%)	2 (0.4%)	507 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39.6	2776^th of 4627 public elementary schools	40.0%		57.1	1717^th of 4651 public elementary schools	63.1%	1059	17.9	38.5	50.0			29.3	42.9	63.6		23.5	40.7	50.6		$11,191
Jessie L Jensen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	510 N Glasscock Blvd	Alton	78573	Hidalgo County	Sharyland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 580-5252	615	37	16.4	88.0%	24 (3.9%)	2 (0.3%)	587 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.3	3207^th of 4627 public elementary schools	30.7%		44.6	2465^th of 4651 public elementary schools	47.0%	742	23.8	14.3	50.0	9.5		36.1	33.9	52.1	46.1	32.8	50.0	32.9	31.5	$9,282
Raquel Cavazos Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	803 S Los Ebanos Blvd	Alton	78573	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-7200	521	30	17.6	85.8%	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	515 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.9	1814^th of 4627 public elementary schools	60.8%		50.8	2103^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	54.8%	289	46.2	31.3	37.5			58.0	38.6	73.0		25.8	52.1	58.2		$10,453
Emiliano Zapata Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9100 N La Homa	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-2700	511	32	15.9	95.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	511 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$8,402
Carl C Waitz Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	842 W Saint Francis Ave	Alton	78573	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-6600	361	25	14.3	97.5%	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	357 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.8	4002^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	13.5%		31.8	3324^th of 4651 public elementary schools	28.5%	678	20.0	53.9	55.0			23.1	43.5	37.2		14.3	50.0	28.3		$11,310
Olivero Garza Senior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7905 N Taylor Rd	McAllen	78504	Hidalgo County	Sharyland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 580-5353	648	40	16.3	79.3%	14 (2.2%)	7 (1.1%)	624 (96.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39.7	2765^th of 4627 public elementary schools	40.2%		32	3308^th of 4651 public elementary schools	28.9%	543	25.0	25.0		0.0	12.5	51.4	39.2	43.9	53.7	47.9	39.7	37.0	29.9	$9,314
Diaz-Villarreal Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5543 La Homa Rd	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-2470	527	36	14.7	93.0%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	526 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.9	1310^th of 4627 public elementary schools	71.7%		53.8	1916^th of 4651 public elementary schools	58.8%	606	23.8	35.3	19.1			70.6	56.3	52.1		48.7	64.1	52.9		$9,370
Idea Tres Lagos Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	5200 Tres Lagos Blvd	McAllen	78504	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 287-6900	695	31	22.6	80.0%	34 (4.9%)	14 (2.0%)	626 (90.1%)	16 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	50.1	2107^th of 4627 public elementary schools	54.5%		60.8	1536^th of 4651 public elementary schools	67.0%	571						54.1	51.0	59.4		40.9	41.2	45.5		$10,864

Frequently Asked Questions about Salinas Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Salinas Elementary?

Students at Salinas Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 4% White.

What schools do graduates of Salinas Elementary attend?

Students who attend Salinas Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rafael A Cantu J H
High : Mission Collegiate High School

Is Salinas Elementary a good school?

Salinas Elementary ranks 1731^st of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Salinas Elementary in?

Mission Consolidated Independent School District

How many students attend Salinas Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 366 students attended Salinas Elementary.

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