SAM HOUSTON EL
SAM HOUSTON EL is a public elementary school in WESLACO ISD (HIDALGO County), Texas. It serves 97 students in special education of 761 total students. It holds a TEA accountability rating of B and an overall SPED support score of 37.1.
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- School District: WESLACO ISD
- County: HIDALGO
- Grade Type: Elementary
- Grade Span: PK - 05
- Campus Type: Traditional Public School
- Ranking Status: Ranked
- Charter School: No
- Median Household Income: in ZIP code 78596 is $53,797
- TEA Accountability Overview →
37.1/100
Overall SPED Support Score
61.7%
SPED Support Percentile
General Accountability Rating
SPED Sub-Scores
34.7/100
Academic Performance
49.9/100
Academic Growth
9.1/100
Inclusion & Placement
41.1/100
Staffing Support
90.7/100
Discipline Climate
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Graduation & Dropout
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| General Information on Students and Teachers | 2019 | 2022 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of students | 761 | ||
| Number of students in Special Education | 97 | ||
| Percentage of students in Special Education | 12.7% | ||
| Total Students with Disabilities | 81 | ||
| Students with Autism | 9 | ||
| Students with Behavioral Disabilities | 13 | ||
| Students with Intellectual Disability | 41 | ||
| Students with Non-Categorical Early Childhood | 0 | ||
| Students with Physical Disabilities | 18 | ||
| Total Count of Teachers | 64.8 | ||
| Count of Special Education Teachers (Full Time Equivalent) | 3 | ||
| Percentage of Special Ed Teachers | 7.1% | ||
| Ratio of Special Education Students to Special Education Teachers | 32.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SAM HOUSTON EL offer strong special education support?
SAM HOUSTON EL has an Overall SPED Support Score of 37.1, placing it in the 61.7 percentile of ranked Texas public schools, which reflects moderate special education support. The school serves 97 students in special education with 3 special education teachers.
What grades does SAM HOUSTON EL serve?
SAM HOUSTON EL serves grades PK - 05, classified as elementary in WESLACO ISD.
Is SAM HOUSTON EL a charter school?
No. SAM HOUSTON EL is a traditional public school in WESLACO ISD.
How does SAM HOUSTON EL compare to other Texas schools for special education?
You can compare SAM HOUSTON EL side-by-side with up to four other Texas schools across STAAR results, special education metrics, discipline, and graduation data on the school comparison page at https://learningdifferences.info/compare/.
What is SAM HOUSTON EL's TEA accountability rating?
SAM HOUSTON EL has a Texas Education Agency accountability rating of B for the 2025 reporting year.
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