How do these districts compare?
| Metric | MCALLEN ISD | NORTHSIDE ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MCALLEN, Texas | SAN ANTONIO, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 20,399 | 102,719 |
| Number of Schools | 30 | 124 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 14:1 |
Spending
| Metric | MCALLEN ISD | NORTHSIDE ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,178 | $13,257 |
| Federal Revenue | 34.8% | 17.6% |
| State Revenue | 35.5% | 21.6% |
| Local Revenue | 29.7% | 60.8% |
MCALLEN ISD
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NORTHSIDE ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | MCALLEN ISD | NORTHSIDE ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.6% | 14.5% |
| African American | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94.6% | 70.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.9% | 53.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | MCALLEN ISD | NORTHSIDE ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 83 | 268 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 13 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 296.5:1 | 384:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.9% | 33.7% |
School Types
MCALLEN ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
NORTHSIDE ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.