South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy

Summary:

South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy is a high-performing public virtual secondary school serving grades 6-11 in Mercedes, Texas, part of the highly-ranked South Texas Independent School District.

The school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in reading, where students often outperform state and district averages on STAAR/STAAR EOC assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 90.91% proficiency in STAAR EOC/English I Reading and 90.48% proficiency in STAAR EOC/English II Reading, compared to state averages of 53.77% and 59.82%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with 40% White, 56.19% Hispanic, and 2.38% Asian students, is unique compared to nearby schools like Edinburg Collegiate High School (94.66% Hispanic) and Idea Owassa College Preparatory (95.46% Hispanic). Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 41.43%, compared to higher rates at nearby schools.

The school's strong academic performance in a virtual setting, diverse student population, and lower free/reduced lunch rates suggest it is effectively supporting student learning and serving a more economically advantaged population compared to nearby schools. This may present challenges for neighboring districts, as Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, and others work to match the school's impressive results, particularly in reading.


Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-11

 100 Med High Dr
       Mercedes, TX  78570


(956) 514-4201

District: South Texas Independent School District (Isd)


Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  210

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.2%
White:
40.0%
Asian:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.4% Help


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Compare Details South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy ranks better than 85.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.5. (See more...)
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy 349th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

South Texas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks South Texas Independent School District (Isd) 18th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all students at South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.28 672nd 2330 71.2%
2024 78.50 349th 2361 85.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.88 759th 1720 55.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.34 111th 1815 93.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.74 313th 2251 86.1%
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Rank History for Female students at South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.96 693rd 2241 69.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.51 1054th 1481 28.8%
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Rank History for Male students at South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.48 681st 2245 69.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.15 450th 2116 78.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 84 1 5 118 1 0 1 0 210

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 210 17.0 12.3 41.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 210 17.0 12.3 41.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


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Students at South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy are 56% Hispanic, 40% White, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 210 students attended South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy.


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