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La Feria Academy
High School · La Feria ISD · La Feria, TX
A high school in La Feria, TX serving grades 9th – 12th.
505 N VILLARREAL ST, La Feria, TX 78559
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 33 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2024.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where La Feria Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,035/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Feria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,117
Median home value
$99,900
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78559; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Feria Early College H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 8–12 | 0.2 mi | 912 | Compare → |
| Mercedes Academic AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 148 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
La Feria ISD
- Schools in district
- 7
- District spending per student
- $14,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Feria Academy is listed in LA FERIA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Feria Academy
La Feria Academy is a public high school in La Feria, TX, part of La Feria ISD, serving approximately 19 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Feria Academy
What grades does La Feria Academy serve?
La Feria Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend La Feria Academy?
La Feria Academy has an enrollment of approximately 19 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Feria Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at La Feria Academy is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at La Feria Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Feria Academy has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is La Feria Academy a charter school?
No, La Feria Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Feria Academy a Title I school?
No, La Feria Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Feria Academy?
84.2% of students at La Feria Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 19
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 84.2%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Cameron County
- Phone
- (956) 797-8360
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 78559)
- 12,752
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78559; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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