Top Rankings
South Texas ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,251 students in South Texas ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in South Texas ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
4,251 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
310 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
South Texas ISD School District, which is ranked #67 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
42%
Graduation Rate
98%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
320 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,442 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
53%
# Black Students
43 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
407 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
10%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
-
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
93
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
605
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
645
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
801
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
768
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
716
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
623
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,369 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,034 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,369
$13,640
Spending / Student
$16,034
$14,384
Best South Texas ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Texas Isd Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #22.
South Texas Isd Health Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Grades: 6-12
| 940 students
Rank: #33.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Grades: 7-8
| 614 students
Rank: #44.
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
151 S Helen Moore Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-4358
Grades: 7-8
| 535 students
Rank: #55.
South Texas Isd World Scholars
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #66.
South Texas Isd Medical Professions
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10650 N Expy 77/83
Olmito, TX 78575
(956) 214-6100
Olmito, TX 78575
(956) 214-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 864 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Texas ISD School District?
South Texas ISD School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,251 students.
What is the rank of South Texas ISD School District?
South Texas ISD School District is ranked #67 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Texas ISD School District?
81% of South Texas ISD School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% 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 Texas ISD School District?
South Texas ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is South Texas ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,034 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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