Weslaco Independent School District

Weslaco Independent School District is a school district headquartered in Weslaco, Texas (USA).

GradesPK–12^[1]

Established1921

SuperintendentDr. Richard Rivera

Deputy superintendent(s)Abel Aguilar

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Weslaco Independent School District
Address
319 West Fourth Street Weslaco , Hidalgo County, Texas, 78596 United States
District information
Grades	PK–12[1]
Established	1921
Superintendent	Dr. Richard Rivera
Deputy superintendent(s)	Abel Aguilar
Governing agency	Texas Education Agency
Schools	20[1]
NCES District ID	4844960[1]
Students and staff
Students	16,430 (2023–2024)[1]
Teachers	1,016.26 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Student–teacher ratio	16.17:1[1]
Other information
Website	www.wisd.us

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It was created in 1921 after the city (established in 1919) successfully petitioned the state legislature to separate from Donna and their district. The district serves the city of Weslaco, a western portion of the city of Mercedes,^[2] and several unincorporated communities in Hidalgo County. This includes much of Midway South (sections east of South Midway Road),^[3] a portion of Midway North,^[4] Villa Verde,^[5] Olivarez,^[6] Llano Grande,^[7] and the WISD part of Mila Doce.^[8][9]