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Mission CISD School District (2026) - Mission, TX

Mission CISD School District

1201 Bryce Dr
Mission, TX 78572-4399
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mission CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 13,765 students in Mission CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Mission CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
22 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
13,765 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
982 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mission CISD School District, which is ranked #892 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#905 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
44%
41%
51%
31%
46%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
98%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
2%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,415 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,565 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$198 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$187 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,415
$13,352
Spending / Student
$13,565
$14,079

Best Mission CISD School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission Collegiate High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
605 S Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 323-6120
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Mims Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 E Two Mile Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Hurla M Midkiff Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4201 N Mayberry
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 Elm Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Salinas Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10820 N Conway Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Ollie O'grady Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
810 W Griffin Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Castro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 S Mayberry
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Hilda C Escobar/alicia C Rios Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3505 N Trosper Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Cantu Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
920 W Main Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Leal Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
318 S Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
205 N Chicago
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Raquel Cavazos Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
803 S Los Ebanos Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Mission J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 E 14th St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Holland Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Marcell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 N Holland
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
White J High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 W Griffin Pkwy
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Carl C Waitz Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
842 W Saint Francis Ave
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Rafael A Cantu J High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5101 N Stewart Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Alton Memorial J High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
521 S Los Ebanos Blvd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Veterans Memorial High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 E Two Mile Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,737 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Mission High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1802 W 18th St
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,154 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Mission Early Learning
1201 Bryce Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5500
Gr: PK | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mission CISD School District?
Mission CISD School District manages 22 public schools serving 13,765 students.
What is the rank of Mission CISD School District?
Mission CISD School District is ranked #892 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mission CISD School District?
98% of Mission CISD School District students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mission CISD School District?
Mission CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Mission CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,565 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 22 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 13,765 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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