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Alvarez El
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
2606 Gumwood Ave, McAllen, TX 78501 · (956) 971-4471 · Part of McAllen Independent School District
Students
435
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Alvarez El
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 25 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 30.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 41.8%
Location
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2606 Gumwood Ave, McAllen
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K141
Kindergarten55
Grade 153
Grade 242
Grade 355
Grade 444
Grade 545
Enrollment over time
333’20
416’21
461’22
450’23
435’24
Up 30.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 97%Two or more races 2%White <1%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.