South Texas Preparatory Academy, also known as 'STPA', is part of the South Texas Independent School District, in Edinburg, Texas, United States. STPA is a tuition-free magnet junior high school for students in a three-county area along the Texas-Mexico border.
Serving 802 students in grades 6-8, South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy's student population of 802 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
802 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy is 0.35, 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
#94 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Spartans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy's ranking?
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy is ranked #94 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy often compared to?
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Technology Center, Morris Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy?
802 students attend South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy?
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy offer ?
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy part of?
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy is part of South Texas Independent School District.
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