South Texas Independent School District (ISD)
- 100 MED HIGH DR
- MERCEDES, TX 78570
- (956) 514-4216
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 89.8% | 73.1% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $11,571 | $8,501 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.9 | 14.5 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,788 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 216 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,788 | 12.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | - |
| 1st Grade Students | - |
| 2nd Grade Students | - |
| 3rd Grade Students | - |
| 4th Grade Students | - |
| 5th Grade Students | - |
| 6th Grade Students | - |
| 7th Grade Students | 254 |
| 8th Grade Students | 229 |
| 9th Grade Students | 902 |
| 10th Grade Students | 596 |
| 11th Grade Students | 580 |
| 12th Grade Students | 462 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 261 |
| Hispanic | 2,419 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 40 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 298 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,426 |
| Female | 1,597 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 216 | 12.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | - | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 192 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 24 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 19 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | - |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 14 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | 14 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 6 |
| Library Support Staff | 10 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 188 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 12 |
| School Administrators | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 19 |
| Student Support Services | 5 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 135 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $42,359,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $21,643,000 | 51.1% |
| Property Tax | $19,572,000 | 46.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $6,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $362,000 | 0.9% |
| Sale of Property | $11,000 | 0.03% |
| Interest Earnings | $697,000 | 1.6% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $641,000 | 1.5% |
| Miscellaneous | $354,000 | 0.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $18,690,000 | 44.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $16,250,000 | 38.4% |
| School Lunch Programs | $6,000 | 0.01% |
| Other Programs | $972,000 | 2.3% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $1,352,000 | 3.2% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $110,000 | 0.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,026,000 | 4.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $665,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $426,000 | 1.0% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $183,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $13,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $39,000 | 0.09% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $581,000 | 1.4% |
| Through State - Other | $35,000 | 0.08% |
| Direct - Other | $80,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $30,779,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $15,928,000 | 51.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $13,941,000 | 45.3% |
| Student Support | $1,839,000 | 4.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,732,000 | 4.1% |
| General Administration Support | $1,023,000 | 2.4% |
| School Administration Support | $1,693,000 | 4.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,449,000 | 10.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,131,000 | 5.0% |
| Other Support Services | $1,074,000 | 2.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $910,000 | 3.0% |
| Food Services | $910,000 | 2.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 89.8% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 387 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 8 | 0.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within South Texas Independent School District (ISD)
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 7
- Students: 2,788
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 216
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| CAMERON COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (JJAEP) SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX Public | Unknown | - | - |  Review This School |
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| HIDALGO COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (JJAEP) SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS | ||||
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX Public | 9-12 | 776 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH TEXAS ACADEMY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY | ||||
151 South Helen Moore Rd
San Benito, TX Public | 9-12 | 461 | 12.7 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH TEXAS BUSINESS EDUCATION & T SCHOOL | ||||
510 South Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX Public | 9-12 | 575 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH TEXAS PREPARATORY ACADEMY | ||||
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX Public | 7-8 | 483 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| THE SCIENCE ACADEMY | ||||
900 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX Public | 9-12 | 728 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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