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

Number of students: 210

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.2%

White:

40.0%

Asian:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy ranks better than 85.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.5. (See more...)

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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 349^th 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) 18^th 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	672^nd	2330	71.2%
2024	78.50	349^th	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	759^th	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	111^th	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	313^th	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	693^rd	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	1054^th	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	681^st	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	450^th	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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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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.

Schools Near South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-11	100 Med High Dr	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	South Texas Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(956) 514-4201	210	17	12.3	41.4%	84 (40.0%)	1 (0.5%)	118 (56.2%)	5 (2.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)	65.8	79.4	90.9	90.5	66.7	76.5	100.0	70.2	41.2		48.6		43.5
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program	Public	10	104 S Garza	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 969-6916	84	10	8.2	95.2%	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hidalgo County Boot Camp	Public	8-11	1711 N Bridge	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 969-4908	12	1	8.6	100.0%	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	16.7	14.3	37.5	0.0										$21,182	$11,335	$9,847
Santa Maria Daep	Public	10-11	33316 River Dr	Santa Maria	78592	Cameron County	Santa Maria Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 565-9144	3				1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Idea Elsa College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-11	431 S Fannin	Elsa	78543	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 567-4700	532	36	14.6	95.3%	19 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	512 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	44.6	52.3	49.6	65.9	67.4	50.4	53.2	62.8	29.7	39.1			30.9	$12,099	$1,700	$10,399
Rgv Youth Recovery Home	Public	8-11	29783 Rangerville Raod	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	San Benito Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 428-5200	6	1	5.7		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy	Public	9	1701 Lozano	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 430-4900	1,188	73	16.3	76.9%	57 (4.8%)	5 (0.4%)	1,120 (94.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)								(n/a)	31.3	44.9	60.4											$10,696	$1,531	$9,164
Idea Owassa College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-11	1000 E Owassa Rd	Pharr	78577	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 588-4300	529	36	14.8	90.2%	18 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	505 (95.5%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)	56.1	74.5	51.2	60.8	70.1	48.0	50.0	61.3	36.2	31.9		36.5	17.9	$12,133	$1,697	$10,436
Edna Tamayo House	Public	9-11	1438 N 7th	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 425-6567	8	3	2.8		2 (25.0%)	2 (25.0%)	4 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	0.0													$18,053	$6,778	$11,275
Edinburg Collegiate High School	Public	9-11	1200 E Schunior	Edinburg	78541	Hidalgo County	Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 289-2300	206	21	9.9	75.2%	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	195 (94.7%)	8 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)	97.0	90.1	91.8	96.3	94.4

Frequently Asked Questions about South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy

How many students attend South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy?

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

What is the racial makeup of South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy?

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

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