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Vanguard Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,814 students in Vanguard Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Vanguard Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
6 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
6,814 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
407 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vanguard Academy School District, which is ranked #305 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#293 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.4%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
1%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,070 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,114 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$89 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,070
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,114
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Best Vanguard Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 318-0211
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 318-0211
Gr: PK-12 | 1,782 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Vanguard Van Gogh
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1407 W Moore Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 403-5000
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 403-5000
Gr: PK-9 | 1,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Vanguard Rembrandt
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 E Kelly Ave
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 283-0600
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 283-0600
Gr: PK-12 | 1,978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Vanguard Picasso
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 S Athol
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 702-0134
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 702-0134
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Vanguard Mozart
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 E Business 83
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 223-2030
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 223-2030
Gr: PK-12 | 1,236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Vanguard Monet
Charter School
1020 N Los Ebanos Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 403-5020
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 403-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vanguard Academy School District?
Vanguard Academy School District manages 6 public schools serving 6,814 students.
What is the rank of Vanguard Academy School District?
Vanguard Academy School District is ranked #305 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vanguard Academy School District?
99% of Vanguard Academy School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vanguard Academy School District?
Vanguard Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Vanguard Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,114 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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