Robert R Vela H S
Edinburg, TX · Edinburg CISD · Grades 9-12
607th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 64%▼ Declining
Robert R Vela H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks Robert R Vela H S 607th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 64% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 85th in 2019 to 64th in 2025 — declining.
Robert R Vela H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,043 students tested
Robert R Vela H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,192 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.0% | 96.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 1.9% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Robert R Vela H S
Typical home value $245K in zip 78539 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Robert R Vela H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Edinburg H SEdinburg CISD · 1.5 mi away1,062nd of 1,669
ELA 40% · Math 33% - 8South Texas ISD World ScholarsSouth Texas ISD · 1.9 mi away405th of 1,669
ELA 76% · Math 41% - 3IDEA Toros College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 2 mi away · charter1,189th of 1,669
ELA 41% · Math 25% - 5Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & TechnicalPremier High Schools · 2 mi away · charter930th of 1,669
ELA 44% · Math 37% - –Hidalgo Co J J A E PDonna ISD · 2.7 mi away
- –Juvenile Detention CtrEdinburg CISD · 2.7 mi away
- 8Psja North Early College H SPharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD · 3.3 mi away366th of 1,669
ELA 52% · Math 68% - 6IDEA Edinburg College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 3.6 mi away · charter692nd of 1,669
ELA 57% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Robert R Vela H S in?
Robert R Vela H S is part of the Edinburg CISD district in Edinburg, Texas.
Is Robert R Vela H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Robert R Vela H S 607th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 64% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Robert R Vela H S?
Hispanic 96%, White 2%, Asian 1% (2,192 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Robert R Vela H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78539 is $245K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.