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#4336 of 8,552 schools in TX
Vanguard Beethoven
School · Vanguard Academy · Edinburg, TX
A charter school in Edinburg, TX where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2215 S VETERANS BLVD, Edinburg, TX 78539
- Math 45% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Vanguard Beethoven score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Vanguard Beethoven 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,033/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Edinburg), 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
$64,864
Median home value
$198,300
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
55.2%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78539; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburg Collegiate H SEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 1.8 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Sanctuary Academy of the Regional Bible InstitutePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–10 | 1.8 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK | 1.9 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Hidalgo Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–10 | 2.3 mi | 2 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Vanguard Academy
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,937NCES 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.
Vanguard Beethoven is listed in VANGUARD ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vanguard Beethoven
Vanguard Beethoven is a public school in Edinburg, TX, part of Vanguard Academy, serving approximately 1,714 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,336 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vanguard Beethoven
What grades does Vanguard Beethoven serve?
Vanguard Beethoven serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Vanguard Beethoven?
Vanguard Beethoven has an enrollment of approximately 1,714 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Beethoven?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Beethoven is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vanguard Beethoven rank in TX?
Vanguard Beethoven ranks #4,336 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Vanguard Beethoven's MySchoolScout rating?
Vanguard Beethoven has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Vanguard Beethoven?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vanguard Beethoven has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Vanguard Beethoven a charter school?
Yes, Vanguard Beethoven is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Vanguard Beethoven a Title I school?
No, Vanguard Beethoven is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vanguard Beethoven?
89.7% of students at Vanguard Beethoven 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (956) 318-0211
- Area population (ZIP 78539)
- 38,162
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 78539; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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