SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S vs SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY
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%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S
Weslaco, TX
6.1/10
High School10th – 12th
66 students
SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY
Mercedes, TX
7.6/10
High School9th – 12th
846 students
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| Metric | SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S | SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.1 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.5 | 9.5 |
| Growth Score | 4.0 | 3.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.4% | 50.5% |
| Environment Score | 6.6 | 9.1 |
| State Rank | #5,093 of 8,584 | #1,958 of 8,584 |
| State Percentile | 41th | 77th |
Test Scores
| Subject | SOUTH PALM GARDENS H S | SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 75.0% | 54.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 15.0% | 82.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Weslaco (78599) | Mercedes (78570) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,939 | $39,890 |
| Median Home Value | $113,300 | $83,400 |
| Median Rent | $954 | $686 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.6% | 34.5% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 22 min |