La Joya 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 99.9% Hispanic and 92.1% 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
NCES Type
Suburb-Large
ESC Region
Edinburg
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The base average teaching salary was
$61,486
in 2025,
up
$9,195
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
$55,168per year
+$9,350
since 2015
State322ndof 1,081
Region19thof 43
Peers16thof 35
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,866per year
+$8,776
since 2015
State349thof 1,182
Region18thof 44
Peers23rdof 35
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,558per year
+$7,384
since 2015
State554thof 1,191
Region20thof 43
Peers26thof 35
All teachers
$61,486per year
+$9,195
since 2015
State352ndof 1,201
Region13thof 44
Peers20thof 35
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,168per year
State322ndof 1,081
Region19thof 43
Peers16thof 35
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,866per year
State349thof 1,182
Region18thof 44
Peers23rdof 35
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,558per year
State554thof 1,191
Region20thof 43
Peers26thof 35
All teachers
$61,486per year
State352ndof 1,201
Region13thof 44
Peers20thof 35
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.