How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Southside ISD | Vanguard Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Antonio, Texas | Edinburg, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 5,965 | 5,950 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 16.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Southside ISD | Vanguard Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,928 | $14,937 |
| Federal Revenue | 29.4% | 29.0% |
| State Revenue | 46.0% | 69.5% |
| Local Revenue | 24.6% | 1.4% |
Southside ISD
Federal State Local
Vanguard Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Southside ISD | Vanguard Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.0% | 1.3% |
| African American | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92.1% | 98.4% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.1% | 86.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Southside ISD | Vanguard Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 18 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 557:1 | 461.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.6% | 15.2% |
School Types
Southside ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Vanguard Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 5
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.