Weslaco Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Weslaco Independent School District is a school district
headquartered in Weslaco
, Texas
(USA
). WISD serves the city of Weslaco, a western portion of the city of Mercedes
, and several unincorporated communities in Hidalgo County
.
Unincorporated communities include:
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
" by the Texas Education Agency
. Weslaco ISD's total student enrollment for 2010 was 17,279 according to the Texas Education Agency's website. Weslaco ISD's current superintendent is Dr. Richard Rivera.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
headquartered in Weslaco
Weslaco, Texas
Weslaco is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 35,670 at the 2010 census. Weslaco derives its name from the W.E. Stewart Land Company...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
). WISD serves the city of Weslaco, a western portion of the city of Mercedes
Mercedes, Texas
Mercedes is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 15,570 at the 2010 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.-Geography:Mercedes is located at ....
, and several unincorporated communities in Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County, Texas
Hidalgo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Located in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, Hidalgo County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, and is the seventh most-populous county in Texas. Its population in 2010 was 774,769, a 35% increase from 2000...
.
Unincorporated communities include:
- Llano GrandeLlano Grande, TexasLlano Grande is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,333 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area. Llano Grade means "Big Plain" in Spanish...
- Midway NorthMidway North, TexasMidway North is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,946 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Midway SouthMidway South, TexasMidway South is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,711 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Mila DoceMila Doce, TexasMila Doce is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,907 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- OlivarezOlivarez, TexasOlivarez is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,445 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Villa VerdeVilla Verde, TexasVilla Verde is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 891 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
. Weslaco ISD's total student enrollment for 2010 was 17,279 according to the Texas Education Agency's website. Weslaco ISD's current superintendent is Dr. Richard Rivera.
Choice High Schools (10-12)
- South Palm Gardens High School http://www.wisd.us/campus/spg/
- Weslaco Alternative School http://schoolcenter.wisd.us/education/school/school.php?sectionid=24
High Schools (Grades 9-12)
- Weslaco High SchoolWeslaco High SchoolOne of two high schools in the city of Weslaco, Texas, Weslaco High School was the first high-school in the WISD Weslaco High School is currently a TEA "Recognized" School for 2009 and 2010-Enrollment:...
http://www.wisd.us/campus/whs/ - Weslaco East High School http://schoolcenter.wisd.us/education/school/school.php?sectiondetailid=256&sc%20_id=1127507688 (Opened 2000 http://schoolcenter.wisd.us/education/staff/stafflist.php?sectiondetailid=8551&category=198)
Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)
- Central Middle School
- Dr. Armando Cuellar Middle School
- Beatriz G. Garza Middle School
- Mary Hoge Middle School
Elementary Schools (Grades PK-5)
- Airport Drive Elementary School
- Louise Black Elementary School
- Cleckler-Heald Elementary School
- Raul A. Gonzalez, Jr. Elementary School
- Sam Houston Elementary School
- Dr. R. E. Margo Elementary School
- Memorial Elementary School
- North Bridge Elementary School
- A. N. "Tony" Rico Elementary School
- Rodolfo "Rudy" Silva, Jr. Elementary School