Serving 781 students in grades 6-8, South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 781 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy's student population of 781 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
781 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#284 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
93%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
3%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy's ranking?
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy is ranked #284 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy often compared to?
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Idea Academy San Benito by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy?
781 students attend South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy?
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy offer ?
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy part of?
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy is part of South Texas Independent School District.
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