Serving 795 students in grades 9-12, South Texas Isd Science Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 795 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
South Texas Isd Science Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Texas Isd Science Academy is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is South Texas Isd Science Academy's ranking?
South Texas Isd Science Academy is ranked #380 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are South Texas Isd Science Academy often compared to?
South Texas Isd Science Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mcallen High School, Lamar Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Texas Isd Science Academy?
The graduation rate of South Texas Isd Science Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Texas Isd Science Academy?
795 students attend South Texas Isd Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of South Texas Isd Science Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Texas Isd Science Academy?
South Texas Isd Science Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Texas Isd Science Academy offer ?
South Texas Isd Science Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Texas Isd Science Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 795 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
