South Texas Independent School District
- MERCEDES, TX
School District
South Texas Independent School District
- MERCEDES, TX
- Rating 4.66 out of 5 120 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
All South Texas ISD campuses with the exception of the STISD Virtual Academy returned to 100 percent in-person instruction for the current school year. STISD has safety protocols in place to help ensure the safest environment for our district community. Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Administrationgrade A+
- Sportsgrade C minus
- Foodgrade A+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A+
editorial
About
South Texas Independent School District Rankings
Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.
Map
Map
Map is loading
Home Listings
Middle Schools in South Texas Independent School District
High Schools in South Texas Independent School District
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
80%
Percent Proficient - Math
84%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1200
1,031 responses
Average ACT
26
561 responses
Popular Colleges
Niche users from this school district are most interested in the following colleges.
Students
Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
4,194
Free or Reduced Lunch
53.1%
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$57,933
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.1%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$15,545 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade C+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$36,325
National
$69,021Median Rent
$564
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$84,100
National
$244,900South Texas Independent School District Reviews
Rating 4.66 out of 5 120 reviews
Selecting a category below will take you to another page
All Categories
My experience in STISD was great because STISD has a lot of great things to offer. STISD has a lot of great clubs and activities. One club that the students get most excited about is HOSA since STISD almost always places on top since STISD already focuses on the medical field. STISD gives you the opportunity to graduate high school with a certification! On your senior year, you get to choose a program that you want to get into. I choose dental and I am a registered dental assistant and I also have my Nitrous Oxide Sedation Monitoring certification. STISD also offers a lot of AP classes to gain college credit. STISD is barely starting to add more sports because when I entered, there was only volleyball and basketball but they are adding golf, soccer, and softball! What I really enjoyed in my school was when we had enrichment day. Enrichment day was a fun day since each teacher had a different activity in their classroom and the students got to choose the class they wanted.
My experience with STISD is that I am a Science Academy alumni. In fact, I go back to Preparatory Academy in 2017 when I had started my middle school education. Overall, this district does not front when it says they push their students to excellence. The coursework is not only rigorous, but rewarding as well. The teachers, staff, and administration effectively prepare their students for their futures in college and the work force. There aren't any emphasis on sports and fine arts (though, I've heard that they will be implementing such soon) however, I think that this may be a good thing-- less emphasis on sports and fine arts created a more competitive, academics-based environment that pushed excellence in scholarship.
I loved the academic rigor that came with taking on the IB Diploma Programme. The teachers and staff genuinely helped me to succeed as a student and as a future leader. However, for World Scholars in particular, resources were lacking. The fine arts division is small and underfunded, and little resources are given for students to plan activities and fundraisers. Overall, I enjoyed my experience, but I believe that the district can improve its resource allocation -- giving World Scholars the same funding as the schools in Mercedes.