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#4962 of 8,552 schools in TX
Vanguard Picasso
Elementary School · Vanguard Academy · Edinburg, TX
A charter elementary school in Edinburg, TX where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 3247, Edinburg, TX 78540
- Math 53% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vanguard Picasso score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 38 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Vanguard Picasso 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat 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)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78540; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly-pharr ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| The Pharr Oratory of St Philip Neri School SystemPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Aida C Escobar ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 715 | Compare → |
| Vanguard RembrandtCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,965 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #4 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 Picasso is listed in VANGUARD ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vanguard Picasso
Vanguard Picasso is a public elementary school in Edinburg, TX, part of Vanguard Academy, serving approximately 593 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,962 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vanguard Picasso
What grades does Vanguard Picasso serve?
Vanguard Picasso serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Vanguard Picasso?
Vanguard Picasso has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Picasso?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Picasso is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vanguard Picasso rank in TX?
Vanguard Picasso ranks #4,962 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Vanguard Picasso's MySchoolScout rating?
Vanguard Picasso 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 Picasso?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vanguard Picasso has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Vanguard Picasso a charter school?
Yes, Vanguard Picasso is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Vanguard Picasso a Title I school?
No, Vanguard Picasso is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vanguard Picasso?
94.8% of students at Vanguard Picasso 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (956) 702-0134
- Area population (ZIP 78540)
- 0
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 78540; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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