South Texas Academy For Medical Professions
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(956) 214-6100
South Texas Academy For Medical Professions serves 848 students in grades 9-12.
South Texas Academy For Medical Professions placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
South Texas Academy For Medical Professions places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
South Texas Academy For Medical Professions's student population of 848 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 848 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Texas Academy For Medical Professions is ranked within the top 20% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Texas Academy For 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1141 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 94% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 4% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Texas Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to South Texas Academy For Medical Professions is Rgv Youth Recovery Home (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Idea Academy San Benito (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
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- San Benito Rgv Youth Recovery Home Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-11 | 14 students10
0.1 miles
29783 Rangerville Raod
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200 0.1 8-11 14 - San Benito Idea Academy San Benito Charter School
Math: 51% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 888 students10
0.5 miles
2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252 0.5 PK-5 888 - San Benito Idea College Preparatory San Benito Charter School
Math: 48% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 787 students10
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2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252 0.5 6-12 787 - San Benito Midvalley Academy-san Benito Charter High School Alternative School
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1.1 miles
1785 W Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
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1.1 miles
2115 N Williams Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-6000 1.1 9 766
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