Top Rankings
South Texas Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,639 students in South Texas Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in South Texas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in South Texas Independent School District are South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy, South Texas Isd Science Academy and South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. South Texas Independent School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
4,639 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
331 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Texas Independent School District, which is ranked #30 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥99%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.9%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
87%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
13%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
6%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,188 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,977 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$88 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,188
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,977
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best South Texas Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Gr: 6-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
South Texas Isd Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
151 S Helen Moore Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
South Texas Isd World Scholars
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 S Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 383-1684
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
South Texas Isd Health Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Gr: 9-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
South Texas Isd Medical Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10650 N Expy 77/83
Olmito, TX 78575
(956) 214-6100
Olmito, TX 78575
(956) 214-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-4201
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-4201
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Texas Independent School District?
South Texas Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,639 students.
What is the rank of South Independent School District?
South Independent School District is ranked #30 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Independent School District?
87% of South Independent School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Independent School District?
South Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is South Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,977 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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