PROGRESO ISD

PROGRESO, Texas — 5 schools

1,444
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$16,128
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

PROGRESO ISD operates 5 public schools serving 1,444 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high, 1 other, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,340 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hidalgo County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,128 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 11.8% local, 62.9% state, and 25.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $81,041 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 63/100, ranked #263 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 280.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 39.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 99.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% White, 0.1% African American across the district's schools.

Progreso H S accounts for 32.2% of all PROGRESO ISD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means PROGRESO ISD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

PROGRESO ISD school enrollment varies 431× across entities

PROGRESO ISD school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 431 students (highest), a spread of 430 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

PROGRESO ISD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 95.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

PROGRESO ISD student-counselor ratio is 281:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within PROGRESO ISD is typically wider than the PROGRESO ISD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

PROGRESO ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 39.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

25.3%
Federal
62.9%
State
11.8%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
263 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Hidalgo County county, where this district is located.

$842
Studio/mo
$847
1 BR/mo
$1,060
2 BR/mo
$1,376
3 BR/mo
$1,522
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$81,041
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in PROGRESO ISD.

White 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 99.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
280.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
39.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in PROGRESO ISD

School Enrollment
Progreso H S
431
Progreso Early Childhood
365
Dorothy Thompson Middle
281
Progreso El
262
Daep
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in PROGRESO ISD?

PROGRESO ISD has 5 schools, including 2 high, 1 other, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,444 students.

How much does PROGRESO ISD spend per student?

PROGRESO ISD spends $16,128 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #263 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in PROGRESO ISD?

The average teacher salary in PROGRESO ISD is $81,041 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near PROGRESO ISD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hidalgo County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of PROGRESO ISD?

PROGRESO ISD students are 99.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% White, 0.1% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for PROGRESO ISD?

PROGRESO ISD has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #263 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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