Mcallen ISD is a mid-sized city school district in South Texas in Hidalgo County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 93.2% Hispanic and 68% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Other Central City Suburban
NCES Type
City-Midsize
ESC Region
Edinburg
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The base average teaching salary was
$61,372
in 2025,
up
$11,658
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$51,787per year
+$11,568
since 2015
State493rdof 1,081
Region32ndof 43
Peers89thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,926per year
+$10,917
since 2015
State347thof 1,182
Region17thof 44
Peers73rdof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,062per year
+$10,640
since 2015
State507thof 1,191
Region16thof 43
Peers87thof 167
All teachers
$61,372per year
+$11,658
since 2015
State367thof 1,201
Region15thof 44
Peers68thof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$51,787per year
State493rdof 1,081
Region32ndof 43
Peers89thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,926per year
State347thof 1,182
Region17thof 44
Peers73rdof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,062per year
State507thof 1,191
Region16thof 43
Peers87thof 167
All teachers
$61,372per year
State367thof 1,201
Region15thof 44
Peers68thof 167
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.