Weslaco ISD is a large suburban school district in South Texas in Hidalgo County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 98.2% Hispanic and 78.2% 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
Suburb-Large
ESC Region
Edinburg
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The base average teaching salary was
$67,857
in 2025,
up
$12,304
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
$58,738per year
+$10,237
since 2015
State189thof 1,081
Region8thof 43
Peers31stof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,788per year
+$12,213
since 2015
State156thof 1,182
Region4thof 44
Peers31stof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$68,759per year
+$11,631
since 2015
State170thof 1,191
Region5thof 43
Peers21stof 167
All teachers
$67,857per year
+$12,304
since 2015
State100thof 1,201
Region3rdof 44
Peers13thof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,738per year
State189thof 1,081
Region8thof 43
Peers31stof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,788per year
State156thof 1,182
Region4thof 44
Peers31stof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$68,759per year
State170thof 1,191
Region5thof 43
Peers21stof 167
All teachers
$67,857per year
State100thof 1,201
Region3rdof 44
Peers13thof 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.