Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates a diverse set of 43 schools, including 26 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 8 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a predominantly Hispanic student population and has a strong focus on early college high school programs.

Among the standout schools in the district, Psja Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College High School ranks 434th out of 1,961 Texas high schools and has a 100% four-year graduation rate. Several elementary schools, such as Carmen Anaya Elementary, Cesar Chavez Elementary, and Aida C. Escobar Elementary, also perform exceptionally well, with high reading and math proficiency rates.

However, the district as a whole is ranked 512th out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating, indicating room for improvement. The high concentration of economically disadvantaged students, as evidenced by the 81.82% to 100% free/reduced lunch eligibility rates, likely contributes to the varied academic outcomes across the district. Additionally, the alternative schools in the district have lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates compared to the regular high schools, suggesting a need to address the unique needs of these students.