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South Texas ISD Virtual Academy
School · South Texas ISD · Mercedes, TX
A school in Mercedes, TX where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 MED HIGH DR, Mercedes, TX 78570
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 3 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.
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Where South Texas ISD Virtual 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,652/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mercedes), 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
$39,890
Median home value
$83,400
Median rent
$686/mo
College educated
11.7%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
34.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas ISD Health ProfessionsEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 797 | Compare → |
| South Texas ISD Science AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 846 | Compare → |
| South Palm Gardens H SEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 10–12 | 0.8 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Mercedes Early College AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 349 | 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.
South Texas ISD
- Schools in district
- 7
- 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 Virtual Academy is listed in SOUTH TEXAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Texas ISD Virtual Academy
South Texas ISD Virtual Academy is a public school in Mercedes, TX, part of South Texas ISD, serving approximately 181 students in grades 6th-11th with a 11.3:1 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 53% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Texas ISD Virtual Academy
What grades does South Texas ISD Virtual Academy serve?
South Texas ISD Virtual Academy serves students in grades 6th through 11th.
How many students attend South Texas ISD Virtual Academy?
South Texas ISD Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Texas ISD Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Texas ISD Virtual Academy is 11.3:1. 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 South Texas ISD Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Texas ISD Virtual Academy has 53% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is South Texas ISD Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, South Texas ISD Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Texas ISD Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, South Texas ISD Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Texas ISD Virtual Academy?
56.9% of students at South Texas ISD Virtual 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
- 6th – 11th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 56.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (956) 514-4201
- Area population (ZIP 78570)
- 33,596
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 27.5
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 · 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.
- 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 78570; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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