- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Edinburg, TX
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483715012250
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Edinburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Edinburg, TX.
School address
District: South Texas Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483715012250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+80 students YoY
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy grew from 652 students in 2022-23 to 732 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+80 students YoY 483715012250 · Edinburg, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
802 enr · 19.1:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: South Texas Isd Science Academy (840 students)
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy grew from 652 students in 2022-23 to 732 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Texas Is
South Texas Isd Science Academy
840 students
- South Texas Is
South Texas Isd Medical Professions
820 students
- This school
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
802 students
- South Texas Is
South Texas Isd Health Professions
781 students
- South Texas Is
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
781 students
- South Texas Is
South Texas Isd World Scholars
403 students
What this shows South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy reports 802 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy compares
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 802 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
802
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,956
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.2%
Asian 10.1%
White 5.5%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Texas Isd reports $17,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas Isd Science Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd Medical Professions | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd Health Professions | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd World Scholars | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~802 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
How many students attend South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy?
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy has 802 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Edinburg, TX. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 732 (2023-24), up 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy?
29.9% of students at South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment, in Edinburg, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy?
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy rank among middle schools in Edinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Edinburg, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Edinburg on the city page.
What other schools are in South Texas Isd?
Besides South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy, South Texas Isd also operates South Texas Isd Science Academy (840 students), South Texas Isd Medical Professions (820 students), and South Texas Isd Health Professions (781 students). See the South Texas Isd district page for the complete list.