Enrollment
781
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Benito, TX
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
Federal NCES profile for South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483715013137
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in San Benito · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in San Benito, TX.
School address
District: South Texas Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483715013137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy is a mid-sized middle school in San Benito, Texas, enrolling 781 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Texas schools and 33% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 781 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,161 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #280.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding South Texas Isd spends $16,503 per pupil, 21% above the Texas average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
South Texas Isd also operates South Texas Isd Science Academy (840 students) and South Texas Isd Medical Professions (820 students) alongside South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy compares
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$16,503
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.3%
White 3.3%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Texas Isd, which includes South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy.
$16,503
Per student
+21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 49.4%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas Isd Science Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd Medical Professions | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd Health Professions | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd World Scholars | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~781 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
How many students attend South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy?
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy has 781 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Benito, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy is 19.5:1, which is 33% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy?
44.5% of students at South Texas Isd Rising Scholars 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 Rising Scholars Academy?
The largest demographic group at South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment, in San Benito, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy?
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy rank among middle schools in San Benito?
By Resource Investment Index, South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in San Benito, 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 San Benito on the city page.
Is South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy a good school?
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Texas Isd?
Besides South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy, South Texas Isd also operates South Texas Isd Science Academy (840 students), South Texas Isd Medical Professions (820 students), and South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy (802 students). See the South Texas Isd district page for the complete list.
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