South Palm Gardens High School

Summary:

South Palm Gardens High School is a small public high school in Mercedes, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 65 students. The school is part of the Weslaco Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 594 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Palm Gardens High School faces significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming compared to state and district averages on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams. In 2022-2023, the school had 0% proficiency in Algebra I, 11% in Biology, 0% in English I Reading, 8% in English II Reading, and 57% in U.S. History - all well below the Weslaco ISD and Texas state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has improved but remains slightly lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has fluctuated, ranging from 1.0% to 4.5%. Additionally, over 90% of South Palm Gardens High School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to other schools in the area, South Palm Gardens High School consistently underperforms. For example, Weslaco 21st Century CTE Early College High School, also in the Weslaco ISD, outperforms South Palm Gardens High School on STAAR EOC exams. Additionally, the nearby South Texas Independent School District (ISD) operates two high-performing specialized schools, the Health Professions and Science Academy, which significantly outperform South Palm Gardens High School and the Weslaco ISD on academic measures.


Detail:

Public 10-12

 2607 Camino Real Viejo
       Mercedes, TX  78570-9673


(956) 565-0404

District: Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,724 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  65

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Palm Gardens High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.27. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of South Palm Gardens High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details South Palm Gardens High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Weslaco Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Weslaco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Palm Gardens High School is 11.5, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare South Palm Gardens High School employs 5.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Palm Gardens High School is $19,724, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Palm Gardens High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Weslaco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Weslaco Independent School District (Isd) 483rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Palm Gardens High School

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Rank History for all students at South Palm Gardens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.43 911th 1427 36.2%
2005 27.13 1202nd 1429 15.9%
2006 35.01 1092nd 1430 23.6%
2007 19.57 1324th 1497 11.6%
2008 29.77 1258th 1510 16.7%
2009 8.42 1466th 1539 4.7%
2010 10.93 1475th 1568 5.9%
2011 12.17 1557th 1672 6.9%
2012 0.49 1589th 1603 0.9%
2014 31.78 1309th 1734 24.5%
2015 14.48 1542nd 1743 11.5%
2016 1.94 1707th 1762 3.1%
2017 4.95 1696th 1777 4.6%
2018 6.29 1673rd 1797 6.9%
2019 9.85 1670th 1857 10.1%
2023 13.27 1700th 1961 13.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Palm Gardens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.95 817th 1371 40.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Palm Gardens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.70 1585th 1897 16.4%
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Rank History for Female students at South Palm Gardens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.94 1560th 1891 17.5%
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Rank History for Male students at South Palm Gardens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.37 1688th 1913 11.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Palm Gardens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.69 1589th 1820 12.7%
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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 Palm Gardens High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 2 0 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 66
1995 3 0 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1996 3 0 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1997 3 0 0 96 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1998 2 0 0 78 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1999 1 0 0 92 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2000 2 1 0 81 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2001 2 0 0 76 1 n/a n/a 0 79
2002 1 0 0 74 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2003 1 0 0 74 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2004 1 0 0 62 0 n/a n/a 0 63
2005 1 0 0 53 0 n/a n/a 0 54
2006 2 0 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2007 2 0 0 92 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2008 2 0 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2009 0 0 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 63
2010 4 0 0 86 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2011 0 0 0 87 0 0 0 0 87
2012 2 1 0 197 1 0 0 0 201
2013 0 1 0 113 3 0 0 0 117
2014 0 0 0 92 0 0 0 0 92
2015 0 0 0 93 0 0 0 0 93
2016 0 0 0 94 0 0 0 0 94
2017 0 0 0 80 0 0 0 0 80
2018 0 0 0 63 0 0 0 0 63
2019 0 0 0 76 0 0 0 0 76
2020 0 0 0 47 2 0 0 0 49
2021 0 0 0 68 0 0 0 0 68
2022 2 0 0 64 0 0 0 0 66
2023 0 0 0 65 0 0 0 0 65

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 Palm Gardens High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 66 7.0 9.4 59.1
1995 91 7.4 12.3 70.3
1996 91 7.4 12.3 70.3
1997 99 9.0 11.0 72.7
1998 80 9.0 8.9 75
1999 93 8.0 11.6 76.3
2000 84 9.0 9.3 79.8
2001 79 8.0 9.9 65.8
2002 75 9.1 8.2 78.7
2003 75 9.1 8.2 78.7
2004 63 9.3 6.8 76.2
2005 54 9.9 5.5 70.4
2006 61 9.2 6.6 65.6
2007 94 8.9 10.6 63.8
2008 59 9.7 6.1 59.3
2009 63 9.0 7.0 66.7
2010 90 10.7 8.4 56.7
2011 87 10.2 8.4 44.8
2012 201 6.7 29.7 29.9
2013 117 5.0 23.4 77.8
2014 92 5.5 16.6 96.7
2015 93 7.0 13.2 74.2
2016 94 7.0 13.4 72.3
2017 80 7.0 11.4 91.3
2018 63 6.7 9.3 92.1
2019 76 6.8 11.1 96.1
2020 49 6.6 7.4 98
2021 68 5.7 11.8 94.1
2022 66 5.5 11.8 84.8
2023 65 5.6 11.5 92.3

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 Palm Gardens High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 66 7.0 9.4 59.1
1995 91 7.4 12.3 70.3
1996 91 7.4 12.3 70.3
1997 99 9.0 11.0 72.7
1998 80 9.0 8.9 75
1999 93 8.0 11.6 76.3
2000 84 9.0 9.3 79.8
2001 79 8.0 9.9 65.8
2002 75 9.1 8.2 78.7
2003 75 9.1 8.2 78.7
2004 63 9.3 6.8 76.2
2005 54 9.9 5.5 70.4
2006 61 9.2 6.6 65.6
2007 94 8.9 10.6 63.8
2008 59 9.7 6.1 59.3
2009 63 9.0 7.0 66.7
2010 90 10.7 8.4 56.7
2011 87 10.2 8.4 44.8
2012 201 6.7 29.7 29.9
2013 117 5.0 23.4 77.8
2014 92 5.5 16.6 96.7
2015 93 7.0 13.2 74.2
2016 94 7.0 13.4 72.3
2017 80 7.0 11.4 91.3
2018 63 6.7 9.3 92.1
2019 76 6.8 11.1 96.1
2020 49 6.6 7.4 98
2021 68 5.7 11.8 94.1
2022 66 5.5 11.8 84.8
2023 65 5.6 11.5 92.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Palm Gardens High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $213 (1.2%) $17,872 (98.8%) $18,085
2020 $271 (0.7%) $38,135 (99.3%) $38,407
2021 $691 (3.5%) $19,033 (96.5%) $19,724

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Palm Gardens High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1670th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1700th of 1961 High schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (South Palm Gardens High School)1311
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Weslaco Independent School District (Isd))5942
 17%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (South Palm Gardens High School)110
 11%
   End of Course English I Reading (Weslaco Independent School District (Isd))4145
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (South Palm Gardens High School)08
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Weslaco Independent School District (Isd))4042
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (South Palm Gardens High School)5557
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Weslaco Independent School District (Isd))5464
 10%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students7665
 14.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic7665
 14.5%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.1%92.3%
 3.7%


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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