Rio Hondo ISD is a rural school district in South Texas in Cameron County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 97.6% Hispanic and 89.4% 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
Non-metropolitan Stable
NCES Type
Rural-Fringe
ESC Region
Edinburg
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The base average teaching salary was
$58,847
in 2025,
up
$11,067
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
$54,697per year
+$11,606
since 2015
State344thof 1,081
Region20thof 43
Peers27thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$53,214per year
+$12,317
since 2015
State471stof 1,182
Region25thof 44
Peers54thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,078per year
+$10,613
since 2015
State670thof 1,191
Region28thof 43
Peers97thof 180
All teachers
$58,847per year
+$11,067
since 2015
State551stof 1,201
Region27thof 44
Peers70thof 181
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$54,697per year
State344thof 1,081
Region20thof 43
Peers27thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$53,214per year
State471stof 1,182
Region25thof 44
Peers54thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,078per year
State670thof 1,191
Region28thof 43
Peers97thof 180
All teachers
$58,847per year
State551stof 1,201
Region27thof 44
Peers70thof 181
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.