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Progreso Elementary

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Progreso Elementary ranks 2228 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

2228^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Progreso Elementary in Progreso, TX, serves 262 students in grades 3 through 5 within the Progreso Independent School District (Isd), and is a small school where 100% of students qualify for free and reduced lunch, reflecting exceptionally high economic need in the area.

This school truly punches above its weight, especially for students facing economic challenges. Progreso Elementary ranks in the 76th percentile statewide for serving low socioeconomic status students—a 4-star rating that far outpaces nearby schools in the Mercedes Independent School District (Isd), like Taylor Elementary and John F Kennedy Elementary, which consistently rank in the bottom 20-30% of the state. Mathematics is a standout strength: 4th and 5th graders consistently outperform the state average, with 54% and 54% proficient respectively, compared to 49% and 47% statewide. This math success is competitive even with high-performing schools in the Weslaco Independent School District (Isd), such as Memorial Elementary and Sam Houston Elementary. Additionally, the school has shown remarkable improvement for migrant students, jumping from the 8th percentile to the 66th percentile in just two years, indicating targeted and effective support programs.

However, reading remains a persistent challenge. All three grade levels score below the state average, with the biggest gap in 3rd grade (41% proficient vs. 51% statewide). This is a critical area for growth, especially when compared to Weslaco schools, which excel in reading. On a positive note, the school’s bilingual program is highly effective: 4th and 5th graders taking the Spanish-language STAAR reading test outperform the state by 5 and 15 percentage points, respectively. While Progreso Elementary spends $11,105 per student—more than Weslaco schools but less than Mercedes schools—it achieves better outcomes than its Mercedes neighbors, proving that instructional strategy, not just funding, drives success. For parents, this school offers a strong math foundation and exceptional support for economically disadvantaged and migrant students, but reading intervention is an area to watch closely.

262

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,331

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1401 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78579

(956) 514-9400

District: Progreso Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Progreso Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Dorothy Thompson Middle
High:	Progreso High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.2%

White:

0.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 63rd percentile in 2025 → 52nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Texas median (52nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 63rd-percentile peak (2025) to 52nd (2026)

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg47%

Texas avg50%

2,228^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▲ up 17 pts since 2016

From bottom 35% (2016) to top 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

658^th of 951Progreso 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	47.7	2228 of 4627	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.8	1737 of 4651	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.4	2702 of 4710	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.0	1878 of 4647	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.5	2897 of 4581	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	19.2	3923 of 4578	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.7	2983 of 4479	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.8	2755 of 4359	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	33.7	2920 of 4329	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	41.2	2775 of 4286	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	20.0	3770 of 4320	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	26.5	3563 of 4260	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	34.6	3172 of 4221	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	41.2	2819 of 4206	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	29.1	3432 of 4095	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	58.7	1501 of 4461	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	29.1	3434 of 4331	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	51.5	1871 of 4295	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.8	2242 of 4240	47.1%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	50.5	1303 of 2918	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.4	1694 of 3668	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.2	1085 of 3556	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.8	1836 of 3487	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.4	2886 of 3446	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.6	2364 of 3333	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.3	2248 of 3226	30.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.4	1898 of 4575	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.9	1390 of 3744	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.8	2508 of 4658	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.3	1833 of 4588	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.4	2691 of 4561	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.0	3677 of 4499	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.5	3476 of 4348	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.9	3133 of 4306	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	36.5	2495 of 3075	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	54.6	1519 of 2619	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.5	1493 of 2980	49.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.0	2151 of 2958	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	24.2	2496 of 3006	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.6	2344 of 3184	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	53.4	1819 of 3106	41.4%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.9	1760 of 4413	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.4	1300 of 3644	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.2	2113 of 4465	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.0	1314 of 4401	70.1%	★★★★☆
2022	44.7	2465 of 4376	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.4	3613 of 4329	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.9	2505 of 4188	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.5	2373 of 4168	43.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.2	1078 of 4520	76.2%	★★★★☆
2025	66.8	878 of 3705	76.3%	★★★★☆
2024	57.3	1698 of 4594	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.1	902 of 4521	80.0%	★★★★☆
2022	51.5	2048 of 4477	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	28.2	3503 of 4451	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	51.3	1974 of 4309	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.1	1956 of 4264	54.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.7	2569 of 4582	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.3	2133 of 3739	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.1	2631 of 4647	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.2	1901 of 4585	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	33.8	3150 of 4563	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	17.8	4010 of 4498	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.8	2334 of 4357	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.9	2385 of 4319	44.8%	★★☆☆☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.3	11 of 32	65.6%	★★★★☆
2025	41.5	29 of 45	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.9	35 of 38	7.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	46.6	24 of 44	45.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.1	14 of 49	71.4%	★★★★☆
2021	39.6	37 of 56	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.3	56 of 93	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	26.5	99 of 112	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.1	1791 of 4301	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.8	1984 of 3549	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.6	1463 of 4292	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.9	1407 of 4086	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	29.2	3087 of 3952	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	23.2	3304 of 3799	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	31.4	2741 of 3684	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.9	2454 of 3558	31.0%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)76th percentile+24 vs school

At Risk (2022)66th percentile+30 vs school

Migrant (2026)66th percentile+14 vs school

Hispanic (2026)60th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)59th percentile+7 vs school

Special Education (2026)58th percentile+7 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)55th percentile-7 vs school

Male (2026)44th percentile-8 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)19th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics49%~ state avg

Reading47%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (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 Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Progreso Elementary	Public	3-5	1401 N Business Fm 1015	Progreso	78579	Hidalgo County	Progreso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 514-9400	262	18	14.3	100.0%	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	260 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.7	2228^th of 4627 public elementary schools	51.8%		56.8	1737^th of 4651 public elementary schools	62.7%	491	21.1	42.9	50.0	41.3	47.8	50.6	38.5	54.3	53.9	$10,331
Progreso Early Childhood	Public	PK, KG-2	1201 Business Fm 1015	Progreso	78579	Hidalgo County	Progreso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 565-1103	365	19	19.4	98.1%	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	362 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$7,951
Dr R E Margo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 S Bridge Ave	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6800	1,085	50	21.5	88.6%	19 (1.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1,060 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	51.1	2060^th of 4627 public elementary schools	55.5%		48.4	2234^th of 4651 public elementary schools	52.0%	174				48.9	49.7	53.8	43.6	43.8	57.2	$9,266
Travis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1551 S Georgia Ave	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	Mercedes Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 514-2322	478	34	14.0	90.0%	11 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	464 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	14.8	4305^th of 4627 public elementary schools	7.0%		29.6	3458^th of 4651 public elementary schools	25.7%	847				33.3	35.0	37.5	20.0	21.0	31.8	$10,498
Memorial Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 S Border	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6780	1,109	49	22.6	65.5%	33 (3.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1,069 (96.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	73.1	1012^th of 4627 public elementary schools	78.1%		77.5	861^st of 4651 public elementary schools	81.5%	151				52.8	60.5	69.7	45.9	69.3	65.1	$8,945
John F Kennedy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	801 Hidalgo St	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	Mercedes Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 514-2300	399	29	13.8	95.0%	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	396 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)										$10,832
Airport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	410 N Airport Dr	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6770	786	44	18.0	86.3%	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	769 (97.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	59.4	1639^th of 4627 public elementary schools	64.6%		34.7	3151^st of 4651 public elementary schools	32.3%	1512				52.9	55.9	63.9	41.9	57.8	44.6	$10,346
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1000 E Pike Blvd	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 351-4850	734	34	21.8	91.8%	28 (3.8%)	2 (0.3%)	702 (95.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.8	3580^th of 4627 public elementary schools	22.6%		52.7	1981^st of 4651 public elementary schools	57.4%	1599				33.3	36.0	60.3	27.4	34.8	34.2	$9,909
Taylor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 N Missouri Ave	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	Mercedes Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 514-2388	406	32	12.6	93.6%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	406 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34.1	3145^th of 4627 public elementary schools	32.0%		22.7	3868^th of 4651 public elementary schools	16.8%	723	26.1	36.4	23.1	22.2	32.1	38.2	35.8	55.4	48.2	$11,042
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 S Rio Rico Rd	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	Mercedes Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 512-2227	468	36	13.1	82.9%	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	454 (97.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30.1	3421^st of 4627 public elementary schools	26.1%		42.5	2607^th of 4651 public elementary schools	43.9%	814	41.7	16.7	50.0	42.9	45.5	48.3	24.7	38.7	35.1	$10,686

Frequently Asked Questions about Progreso Elementary

How many students attend Progreso Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 262 students attended Progreso Elementary.

Is Progreso Elementary a good school?

Progreso Elementary ranks 2228^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Progreso Elementary in?

Progreso Independent School District (Isd)

What schools do graduates of Progreso Elementary attend?

Students who attend Progreso Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dorothy Thompson Middle
High : Progreso High School

What is the racial makeup of Progreso Elementary?

Students at Progreso Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

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