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#2595 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 30% in state

Sharyland Pioneer H S

High School · Sharyland ISD · Mission, TX

A Sharyland ISD high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10001 N SHARY RD, Mission, TX 78572

  • Math 52% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-2.87 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+8.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.7 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation20.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$11,777
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Sharyland Pioneer H S score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency52%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 11-year record (2014–2024) and has held near 58% recently.

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
89%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Sharyland Pioneer H S 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,339/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mission), 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

$54,029

Median home value

$121,900

Median rent

$900/mo

College educated

25%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

20.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78572; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·55 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Texas Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–122.5 mi184Compare →
Idea Tres Lagos College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified6.26–123.1 mi644Compare →
Idea Quest College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified8.56–123.3 mi678Compare →
Mission Collegiate H SEnrollment path unverified8.99–124.0 mi420Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Sharyland ISD

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#7 of 13
District spending per student
$11,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sharyland Pioneer H S is listed in SHARYLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sharyland Pioneer H S

Sharyland Pioneer H S is a public high school in Mission, TX, part of Sharyland ISD, serving approximately 1,492 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,595 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sharyland Pioneer H S

What grades does Sharyland Pioneer H S serve?

Sharyland Pioneer H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sharyland Pioneer H S?

Sharyland Pioneer H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,492 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharyland Pioneer H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Sharyland Pioneer H S is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sharyland Pioneer H S rank in TX?

Sharyland Pioneer H S ranks #2,595 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Sharyland Pioneer H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Sharyland Pioneer H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Sharyland Pioneer H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sharyland Pioneer H S has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Is Sharyland Pioneer H S a charter school?

No, Sharyland Pioneer H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sharyland Pioneer H S a Title I school?

No, Sharyland Pioneer H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sharyland Pioneer H S?

63.1% of students at Sharyland Pioneer H S 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
1,492
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
99
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hidalgo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 78572)
78,197
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
38.2
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.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math 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.
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.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
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 78572; 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 mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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