Instr/guid Center serves 60 students in grades 6-11.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-11
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in TX)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Instr/guid Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Instr/guid Center's student population of 60 students has grown by 328% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Instr/guid Center is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
97%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mcallen Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Instr/guid Center?
60 students attend Instr/guid Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Instr/guid Center students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Instr/guid Center?
Instr/guid Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Instr/guid Center offer ?
Instr/guid Center offers enrollment in grades 6-11
What school district is Instr/guid Center part of?
Instr/guid Center is part of Mcallen Independent School District.
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