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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,382 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 60% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
4,382 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
313 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
South Texas Independent School District, which is ranked #60 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.64
# American Indian Students
6 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
287 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,678 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
84%
53%
# Black Students
52 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
322 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
7%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
-
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
384
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
395
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
632
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
788
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
796
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
730
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
657
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,820 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,555 is higher than the state median of $14,148. 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
$17,820
$13,417
Spending / Student
$15,555
$14,148
Best South Texas Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #22.
South Texas Isd Science Academy
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 795 students
Rank: #33.
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
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: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
South Texas Isd World Scholars
(Math: 45-49% | 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
| 503 students
Rank: #55.
South Texas Isd Health Professions
(Math: 43% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2237
Grades: 9-12
| 755 students
Rank: #66.
South Texas Isd Medical Professions
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10650 N Expy 77/83
Olmito, TX 78575
(956) 214-6100
Olmito, TX 78575
(956) 214-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy
Magnet School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-4201
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-4201
Grades: 6-10
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Texas Independent School District?
South Texas Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,382 students.
What is the rank of South Independent School District?
South Independent School District is ranked #60 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Independent School District?
84% of South Independent School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 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 $15,555 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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