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San Perlita Elementary

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San Perlita Elementary ranks 1918 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1918^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 59% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

San Perlita Elementary is a small, rural PK-5 school in San Perlita, TX, serving just 80 students within the San Perlita Independent School District (Isd), where nearly 89% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school stands out for its exceptional math performance, consistently outperforming the state average and most nearby schools. For example, in 2025-2026, 75% of 5th graders were proficient in math, compared to the state average of 47%. This strength is supported by the lowest student-teacher ratio in the area (9.6:1) and the highest per-student spending ($18,599), which is nearly double that of nearby districts like Raymondville Independent School District (Isd). However, reading scores lag behind, with 4th and 5th grade proficiency rates (38% and 37%) well below state averages, creating an unbalanced academic profile. Science is another hidden strength, with 67% of 5th graders proficient in 2024-2025—more than double the state average.

Despite its resource advantages, San Perlita is outperformed by nearby Pittman Elementary (a 5-star school) and Smith Elementary (a 4-star school) in Raymondville, which achieve stronger results with less spending per student. This suggests that while small class sizes and high investment create a supportive environment, the school’s performance can be fragile due to its tiny enrollment—a single strong or weak class can dramatically swing scores. For parents, San Perlita offers a math-focused, individualized learning experience, but the reading gap and year-to-year variability are important factors to consider.

Students ?

9.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,123

Per pupil spending ?

88.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

E Hwy 186 1mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590-0037

(956) 248-5250

District: San Perlita Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend San Perlita Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	San Perlita Middle
High:	San Perlita High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

86.3%

White:

13.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 61st percentile in 2016 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Texas median (59th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

!Reading scores 12 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg52%

Texas avg51%

1,918^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

489^th of 951San Perlita Independent School District (Isd) 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	53.9	1918 of 4627	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.1	1720 of 4651	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.5	1478 of 4710	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.6	936 of 4647	79.9%	★★★★☆
2022	64.6	1392 of 4581	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	77.8	816 of 4578	82.2%	★★★★☆
2019	48.8	2110 of 4479	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.6	2217 of 4359	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	53.6	1774 of 4329	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.9	1670 of 4286	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.3	1835 of 4320	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.1	1924 of 4260	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.7	1742 of 4221	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	42.8	2723 of 4206	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	70.0	1183 of 4095	71.1%	★★★★☆
2010	40.1	2821 of 3937	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	45.0	2494 of 3884	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	45.6	2391 of 3768	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	61.3	1593 of 3724	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	69.7	1037 of 3476	70.2%	★★★★☆
2005	57.3	1664 of 3475	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	50.7	1986 of 3465	42.7%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	43.3	2449 of 4295	43.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	27.7	2917 of 3744	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	64.1	1363 of 4658	70.7%	★★★★☆
2023	69.8	1106 of 4588	75.9%	★★★★☆
2022	58.9	1617 of 4561	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	96.5	113 of 4499	97.5%	★★★★★
2019	45.7	2299 of 4348	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.7	2522 of 4306	41.4%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.5	1272 of 4413	71.2%	★★★★☆
2025	67.9	877 of 3644	75.9%	★★★★☆
2024	67.2	1083 of 4465	75.7%	★★★★☆
2023	78.3	590 of 4401	86.6%	★★★★☆
2022	68.0	1018 of 4376	76.7%	★★★★☆
2021	84.5	368 of 4329	91.5%	★★★★★
2019	54.9	1675 of 4188	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.7	1658 of 4168	60.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.4	1248 of 4520	72.4%	★★★★☆
2025	49.4	1813 of 3705	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.2	668 of 4594	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	86.1	254 of 4521	94.4%	★★★★★
2022	74.2	685 of 4477	84.7%	★★★★☆
2021	87.5	205 of 4451	95.4%	★★★★★
2019	55.0	1705 of 4309	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.8	1446 of 4264	66.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.3	1755 of 4582	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.6	1661 of 4647	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	79.6	727 of 4585	84.1%	★★★★☆
2022	73.1	996 of 4563	78.2%	★★★★☆
2021	66.6	1216 of 4498	73.0%	★★★★☆
2019	55.0	1709 of 4357	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.9	2053 of 4319	52.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	64.8	1021 of 4292	76.2%	★★★★☆

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)

Special Education (2024)76th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)72nd percentile+14 vs school

Hispanic (2026)71st percentile+13 vs school

Male (2026)62nd percentile+3 vs school

At Risk (2019)43rd percentile-10 vs school

Female (2025)22nd percentile-41 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics61%+14 vs state

Reading42%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (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 Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
San Perlita Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	E Hwy 186 1mi N F M 2209	San Perlita	78590	Willacy County	San Perlita Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 248-5250	80	8	9.6	88.8%	11 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (86.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.9	1918^th of 4627 public elementary schools	58.5%		57.1	1720^th of 4651 public elementary schools	63.0%	198	50.0	38.5	37.5				60.0	53.9	75.0					$12,123
Pittman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	258 E Harris	Raymondville	78580	Willacy County	Raymondville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 689-8173	561	38	14.8	75.2%	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	551 (98.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90.1	362^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	92.2%		86.7	503^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	89.2%	141	57.3	75.6	76.9				77.3	80.3	81.5					$8,857
Smith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	700 Nth 1st St	Raymondville	78580	Willacy County	Raymondville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 689-8172	431	27	15.9	98.8%	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	419 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	66.8	1272^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	72.5%		74.4	951^st of 4651 public elementary schools	79.6%	321	50.0	52.1	62.0				50.9	59.6	75.5					$8,880
Lyford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13094 High School Cir	Lyford	78569	Willacy County	Lyford Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 347-3911	658	38	17.1	73.4%	35 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	621 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27.1	3619^th of 4627 public elementary schools	21.8%		20.5	3998^th of 4651 public elementary schools	14.0%	379	46.3	43.8	45.5				30.5	28.1	32.4					$8,048
Lasara Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	607 E Sixth St	Lasara	78561	Willacy County	Lasara Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 642-3271	238	18	12.9	89.5%	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	233 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.2	4228^th of 4627 public elementary schools	8.6%		9.3	4507^th of 4651 public elementary schools	3.1%	279	36.4	26.9	27.8	31.8	50.0	40.0	22.7	42.3	16.7	17.4	33.3	58.3	53.3	$12,059
Dishman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	309 Madeley	Combes	78535	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 427-3100	313	21	14.8	94.2%	8 (2.6%)	3 (1.0%)	302 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63.2	1448^th of 4627 public elementary schools	68.7%		68.4	1193^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	74.3%	255	61.9	61.7	62.5				47.6	61.7	35.4					$11,414
Rio Hondo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	700 N Reynolds St	Rio Hondo	78583	Cameron County	Rio Hondo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 748-1050	527	32	16.5	90.9%	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	522 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.9	3821^st of 4627 public elementary schools	17.4%		27.3	3589^th of 4651 public elementary schools	22.8%	232	33.3	33.7					41.3	28.9						$8,444
Lee H Means Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1204 E Loop 499	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 427-3377	730	45	16.2	60.3%	43 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	679 (93.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	92.3	283^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	93.9%		90.2	365^th of 4651 public elementary schools	92.2%	82	83.8	69.6	81.5				83.9	80.4	62.7					$10,083
Hcisd Early Childhood Academy	Public	PK-K	2809 N 7th St	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 430-9500	255	18	14.3	59.6%	16 (6.3%)	3 (1.2%)	236 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$10,726
Long Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2601 N 7th	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 427-3140	475	34	14.0	73.5%	16 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	455 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	48.2	2203^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	52.4%		52.4	1995^th of 4651 public elementary schools	57.1%	208	52.6	50.7	50.7				48.1	42.3	42.9					$10,362

Frequently Asked Questions about San Perlita Elementary

What schools do graduates of San Perlita Elementary attend?

Students who attend San Perlita Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : San Perlita Middle
High : San Perlita High School

How many students attend San Perlita Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 80 students attended San Perlita Elementary.

What district is San Perlita Elementary in?

San Perlita Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of San Perlita Elementary?

Students at San Perlita Elementary are 86% Hispanic, 14% White.

Is San Perlita Elementary a good school?

San Perlita Elementary ranks 1918^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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