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EDINBURG CISD

Texas · Public School District
45
Schools
33,705
Students
$14,586
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
82.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+30pp vs nat'l
89.7%
Graduation Rate
+3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

EDINBURG CISD is a public school district in Texas serving 33,705 students across 45 schools. It includes 31 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,586 is near the national average for a US public school district. 83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (45)
Elementary Schools31 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALFONSO RAMIREZ ELPK–05681
ANNE L MAGEE ELPK–05450
AUSTIN ELPK–05356
BETTS ELPK–05544
BREWSTER ELPK–08316
CANO-GONZALEZ ELPK–05398
CANTERBURY ELPK–05676
CARMEN V AVILA ELPK–05728
CAVAZOS ELPK–05409
DE LA VINA ELPK–05555
DR KAY TEER CRAWFORD ELPK–05652
DR THOMAS ESPARZA ELPK–05435
EISENHOWER ELPK–05611
ESCANDON ELPK–05701
FREDDY GONZALEZ ELPK–05500
GUERRA ELPK–05509
HARGILL ELPK–05502
JEFFERSON ELEMPK–05491
JOHN F KENNEDY ELPK–05459
L B JOHNSON ELPK–05411
LEE ELPK–05449
LINCOLN ELPK–05410
MACARIA DELA GARZA GORENA ELPK–05561
MONTE CRISTO ELPK–05597
R C FLORES-MARK A ZAPATA ELPK–05521
SAN CARLOS ELPK–05406
TRAVIS ELPK–05329
TREVINO ELPK–05655
TRUMAN ELPK–05709
VILLARREAL ELPK–05665
ZAVALA ELPK–05547
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
B L GARZA MIDDLE06–081,056
BETTY HARWELL MIDDLE06–081,453
ELIAS LONGORIA SR MIDDLE06–08804
FRANCISCO BARRIENTES MIDDLE06–081,215
MEMORIAL MIDDLE06–081,065
SOUTH MIDDLE06–081,309
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ECONOMEDES H S09–122,762
EDINBURG H S08–122,433
EDINBURG NORTH H S09–122,672
JUVENILE DETENTION CTR07–1229
ROBERT R VELA H S08–122,189
VISION ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE11–120
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY CHILDHOODPK–PK485
EDINBURG ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION ACADEMY03–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,586Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
21%
State
52.8%
Local (property tax)
20.6%
Federal
26.5%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (21%), with notable federal support (27%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
45
Schools
33,705
Students
83%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.7%
Opportunity Score42/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.7% graduation rate — 3.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 45 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
83% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
27% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in EDINBURG CISD?
EDINBURG CISD has 45 public schools, serving a total of 33,705 students.
What is the graduation rate for EDINBURG CISD?
The graduation rate is 89.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does EDINBURG CISD spend per student?
EDINBURG CISD spends $14,586 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in EDINBURG CISD?
83% of students in EDINBURG CISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in EDINBURG CISD?
No, EDINBURG CISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does EDINBURG CISD serve?
EDINBURG CISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for EDINBURG CISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in EDINBURG CISD is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.