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Vanguard Mozart

School · Vanguard Academy · Pharr, TX

A charter school in Pharr, TX where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

P O BOX 730, Pharr, TX 78577

  • Math 44% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-3.51 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+0.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.7 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness1.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation8.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$14,937
Chronic Absenteeism11.6%

Students at Vanguard Mozart score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency44%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.

Show all 11 years
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)

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

Based on 22 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.2%

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 Vanguard Mozart 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,362/100K

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

$49,768

Median home value

$111,500

Median rent

$988/mo

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

58.6%

Poverty rate

29.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78577; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
8.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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
Macedonian Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–121.5 mi201Compare →
Valley Christian Heritage SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privateK–122.1 mi38Compare →
Vanguard RembrandtCharter · enrollment unverified6.7PK–124.5 mi1,965Compare →
Psja Early StartEnrollment path unverified4.2PK5.0 mi508Compare →

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.

Vanguard Academy

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 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 Mozart is listed in VANGUARD ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vanguard Mozart

Vanguard Mozart is a public school in Pharr, TX, part of Vanguard Academy, serving approximately 1,209 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,963 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vanguard Mozart

What grades does Vanguard Mozart serve?

Vanguard Mozart serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Vanguard Mozart?

Vanguard Mozart has an enrollment of approximately 1,209 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Mozart?

The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Mozart is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vanguard Mozart rank in TX?

Vanguard Mozart ranks #4,963 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Vanguard Mozart's MySchoolScout rating?

Vanguard Mozart has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Mozart?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vanguard Mozart has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).

Is Vanguard Mozart a charter school?

Yes, Vanguard Mozart is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Vanguard Mozart a Title I school?

No, Vanguard Mozart is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vanguard Mozart?

94.2% of students at Vanguard Mozart 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
1,209
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
76
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hidalgo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.6%
Area population (ZIP 78577)
79,903
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
29.5
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.
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 78577; 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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