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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,531 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 93% 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
7 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
4,531 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
306 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Texas Independent School District, which is ranked #30 of all 1,196 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥99%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
85%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
7%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,234 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,043 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,234
$13,387
Spending / Student
$15,043
$14,116
Best South Texas Independent School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
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 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-4201
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-4201
Gr: 6-11 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Texas Independent School District?
South Texas Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,531 students.
What is the rank of South Independent School District?
South Independent School District is ranked #30 out of 1,196 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?
85% of South Independent School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is South Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,043 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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