Top Rankings
Vanguard Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,600 students in Vanguard Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Vanguard Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
6,600 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
402 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Vanguard Academy School District, which is ranked #414 of all 1,196 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#427 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
6,508 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
53%
# Black Students
12 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
67 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
1%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
902
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
563
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
559
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
589
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
524
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
527
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
496
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
511
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
472
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
399
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
310
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
284
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
250
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
214
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,207 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,269 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,207
$13,387
Spending / Student
$8,269
$14,116
Best Vanguard Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vanguard Beethoven
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2215 S Veterans Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-0211
Grades: PK-12
| 1,714 students
Rank: #22.
Vanguard Rembrandt
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 E Kelly Ave
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-0600
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 283-0600
Grades: PK-12
| 1,965 students
Rank: #33.
Vanguard Van Gogh
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1407 W Moore Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 403-5000
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 403-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 959 students
Rank: #44.
Vanguard Picasso
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 S Athol
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 702-0134
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 702-0134
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #55.
Vanguard Mozart
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 E Business 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 223-2030
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 223-2030
Grades: PK-12
| 1,209 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vanguard Monet
Charter School
1020 N Los Ebanos Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 403-5020
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 403-5020
Grades: PK-4
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vanguard Academy School District?
Vanguard Academy School District manages 6 public schools serving 6,600 students.
What is the rank of Vanguard Academy School District?
Vanguard Academy School District is ranked #414 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%) and 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 16:1, 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 $8,269 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
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