VERNON MIDDLE vs SOUTH TEXAS ISD RISING SCHOLARS ACADEMY
VERNON MIDDLE has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 6.9/10. In math proficiency, SOUTH TEXAS ISD RISING SCHOLARS ACADEMY leads at 89.0%.
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.
VERNON MIDDLE
Harlingen, TX
8.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
696 students
SOUTH TEXAS ISD RISING SCHOLARS ACADEMY
San Benito, TX
6.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
682 students
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| Metric | VERNON MIDDLE | SOUTH TEXAS ISD RISING SCHOLARS ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.3 | 9.6 |
| Growth Score | 8.5 | 2.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.4% | 58.7% |
| Environment Score | 8.3 | 9.5 |
| State Rank | #1,168 of 8,584 | #3,455 of 8,584 |
| State Percentile | 86th | 60th |
Test Scores
| Subject | VERNON MIDDLE | SOUTH TEXAS ISD RISING SCHOLARS ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 89.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 80.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | VERNON MIDDLE | SOUTH TEXAS ISD RISING SCHOLARS ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 696 | 682 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.4% | 58.7% |
| District | HARLINGEN CISD | SOUTH TEXAS ISD |
| City | Harlingen | San Benito |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Harlingen (78550) | San Benito (78586) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,524 | $44,158 |
| Median Home Value | $120,500 | $83,200 |
| Median Rent | $863 | $839 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.7% | 12.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.3% | 26.8% |
| Avg Commute | 18 min | 21 min |