SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY vs SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S
SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 6.1/10. SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY is significantly larger with 846 students, about 12.8× the size of SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S (66). In math proficiency, SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S leads at 75.0%.
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SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY
Mercedes, TX
7.6/10
High School9th – 12th
846 students
SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S
Weslaco, TX
6.1/10
High School10th – 12th
66 students
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| Metric | SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY | SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.5 | 7.5 |
| Growth Score | 3.1 | 4.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.5% | 89.4% |
| Environment Score | 9.1 | 6.6 |
| State Rank | #1,958 of 8,584 | #5,093 of 8,584 |
| State Percentile | 77th | 41th |
Test Scores
| Subject | SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY | SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 54.5% | 75.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 82.0% | 15.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Mercedes (78570) | Weslaco (78599) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,890 | $55,939 |
| Median Home Value | $83,400 | $113,300 |
| Median Rent | $686 | $954 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 11.7% | 16.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 34.5% | 23.6% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 29 min |