Serving 864 students in grades 9-12, South Texas Isd Medical Professions ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 864 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Texas Isd Medical Professions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Texas Isd Medical Professions's student population of 864 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
864 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Texas Isd Medical Professions ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Texas Isd Medical Professions is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1742 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Texas Isd Medical Professions's ranking?
South Texas Isd Medical Professions is ranked #1742 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are South Texas Isd Medical Professions often compared to?
South Texas Isd Medical Professionsis often viewed alongside schools like Harlingen School Of Health Professions, Veterans Memorial Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Texas Isd Medical Professions?
The graduation rate of South Texas Isd Medical Professions is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend South Texas Isd Medical Professions?
864 students attend South Texas Isd Medical Professions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Texas Isd Medical Professions students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Texas Isd Medical Professions?
South Texas Isd Medical Professions has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Texas Isd Medical Professions offer ?
South Texas Isd Medical Professions offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Texas Isd Medical Professions part of?
South Texas Isd Medical Professions is part of South Texas ISD School District.
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