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PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD

Texas · Public School District
42
Schools
29,871
Students
$15,936
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
92.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+40pp vs nat'l
98.5%
Graduation Rate
+12.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 29,871 students across 42 schools. It includes 25 elementary, 8 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,936 is above average for a US public school district. 93% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (42)
Elementary Schools25 schools
Middle Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALAMO MIDDLE06–08698
AUDIE MURPHY MIDDLE06–08787
AUSTIN MIDDLE06–08951
JAIME ESCALANTE MIDDLE06–08566
KENNEDY MIDDLE06–08580
LIBERTY MIDDLE06–08795
LYNDON B JOHNSON MIDDLE06–081,003
R YZAGUIRRE MIDDLE06–08775
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ELVIS J BALLEW H S09–0952
PSJA EARLY STARTPK–PK514
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,936+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
16%
State
54.7%
Local (property tax)
16.0%
Federal
29.3%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (16%), with notable federal support (29%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
42
Schools
29,871
Students
93%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.5%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.5% graduation rate — 12.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 42 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
93% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
29% 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 PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD?
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD has 42 public schools, serving a total of 29,871 students.
What is the graduation rate for PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD?
The graduation rate is 98.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD spend per student?
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD spends $15,936 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD?
93% of students in PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD?
No, PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD serve?
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.