Excellent
#220 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 3% in state
South Texas ISD Medical Professions
High School · South Texas ISD · Olmito, TX
A high school in Olmito, TX where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10650 N EXPY 77/83, Olmito, TX 78575
- Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Texas ISD Medical Professions score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 62% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Texas ISD Medical Professions 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 3Car-Dependent
- County Safety: Low222/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,273
Median home value
$220,400
Median rent
$1,138/mo
College educated
46.7%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78575; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Sports Park College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 6–12 | 4.2 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| South Texas ISD Health ProfessionsEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 797 | Compare → |
| South Texas ISD Science AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 846 | Compare → |
| South Texas ISD Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–11 | Not available | 181 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
South Texas ISD
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,956NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
South Texas ISD Medical Professions is listed in SOUTH TEXAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Texas ISD Medical Professions
South Texas ISD Medical Professions is a public high school in Olmito, TX, part of South Texas ISD, serving approximately 838 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #220 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Texas ISD Medical Professions
What grades does South Texas ISD Medical Professions serve?
South Texas ISD Medical Professions serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Texas ISD Medical Professions?
South Texas ISD Medical Professions has an enrollment of approximately 838 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Texas ISD Medical Professions?
The student-teacher ratio at South Texas ISD Medical Professions is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Texas ISD Medical Professions rank in TX?
South Texas ISD Medical Professions ranks #220 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is South Texas ISD Medical Professions's MySchoolScout rating?
South Texas ISD Medical Professions has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 South Texas ISD Medical Professions?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Texas ISD Medical Professions has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Texas ISD Medical Professions a charter school?
No, South Texas ISD Medical Professions is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Texas ISD Medical Professions a Title I school?
No, South Texas ISD Medical Professions is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Texas ISD Medical Professions?
76.5% of students at South Texas ISD Medical Professions 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
- 838
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cameron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (956) 214-6100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 78575)
- 4,728
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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.
- 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 78575; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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