Mary Hoge Middle, Weslaco TX - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Mary Hoge Middle

Mary Hoge Middle serves grades six through eight in Weslaco, a growing Rio Grande Valley city with a strong agricultural heritage and a diverse economy anchored by healthcare, education, retail, and cross-border trade. The school sits on a suburban campus separated from downtown's civic core, typical of the district's site planning.

The school enrolls roughly one-thousand students, nearly all Hispanic, with an extremely high share from low-income households qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is predominantly from the immediate area, reflective of the city's residential character.

State test results from the most recent year show uneven performance across subjects and grades. English language arts holds the strongest ground, with proficiency rates in the mid-range. Sixth-grade math is substantially weaker, with only a small portion of students meeting or exceeding standards; performance rises notably by eighth grade, where proficiency roughly doubles. Science testing at eighth grade shows modest attainment, and social studies proficiency is markedly low, with only a small fraction of students reaching standards. Across all tested areas, the proportion reaching the highest performance level (mastery) remains slim. Overall, Mary Hoge's proficiency index places it below the midpoint among the county's middle schools.

The school's standing reflects a population facing real economic pressure. Families considering the district should know that Weslaco ISD voters approved a major bond package in late 2023 for district-wide facility improvements including HVAC upgrades, roofing, fine arts expansions, and safety enhancements. That bond carries a lasting tax implication: a modest property tax increase took effect in 2024, payable in 2025, which represents a permanent cost to homeownership in the district.

Mary Hoge itself likely benefits from the bond's investment in middle school fine arts and facility work, though data on specific program offerings at the school was not available. No information on special education identification rates, English learner services, or detailed course pathways was provided, so a parent may want to reach out to the school directly to understand what support services and elective options are in place.

Housing in Weslaco remains affordable relative to state and national benchmarks, with home values well below both the Texas and national median, and rents similarly modest. New subdivisions have been opening across the city, and the school district is one of the area's largest employers, signaling economic stability. For families prioritizing affordability and community size, Weslaco offers a measurable advantage; families seeking stronger test performance may want to explore whether the school's recent bond-funded improvements are beginning to shift results, or to look at other options within the county.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 620%

School 20% · District 34% · ▼ 14 pts below district

▼ 14 pts below state median · ▼ 12 pts below county median

Grade 723%

School 23% · District 25% · ▼ 2 pts below district

▼ 4 pts below state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

Grade 844%

School 44% · District 61% · ▼ 17 pts below district

▲ 2 pts above state median · ▼ 3 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 645%

School 45% · District 53% · ▼ 8 pts below district

▼ 7 pts below state median · ▼ 4 pts below county median

Grade 741%

School 41% · District 50% · ▼ 9 pts below district

▼ 8 pts below state median · ▼ 8 pts below county median

Grade 847%

School 47% · District 47%

▼ 8 pts below state median · ▼ 5 pts below county median

Science

Grade 837%

School 37% · District 46% · ▼ 9 pts below district

▼ 5 pts below state median · ▼ 8 pts below county median

Social studies

Grade 811%

School 11% · District 23% · ▼ 12 pts below district

▼ 13 pts below state median · ▼ 14 pts below county median

This schoolWESLACO ISD, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income44%Higher-income53%9 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income38%Higher-income68%30 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income44%Higher-income72%28 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income19%Higher-income37%18 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income21%Higher-income44%23 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income42%Higher-income61%19 pp gap