South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy
Edinburg, TX · South Texas ISD · Grades 6-8
42nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 98%· Stable
South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy 42nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 98% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 99th in 2019 to 98th in 2025.
South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 790 students tested
South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 732 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.4% | 78.7% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Asian | 18.1% | 10.2% | ▼ 7.9 pts | |
| White | 6.2% | 6.4% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.6 pts |
Homes near South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy
Typical home value $245K in zip 78539 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8South MiddleEdinburg CISD · 0.8 mi away423rd of 1,701
ELA 70% · Math 47% - 7Francisco Barrientes MiddleEdinburg CISD · 1.7 mi away640th of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 42% - 5B L Garza MiddleEdinburg CISD · 1.9 mi away857th of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 38% - 10Morris MiddleMcallen ISD · 3.4 mi away114th of 1,701
ELA 81% · Math 69% - 6Memorial MiddleEdinburg CISD · 3.7 mi away750th of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 43% - 6Elias Longoria Sr MiddleEdinburg CISD · 4.2 mi away696th of 1,701
ELA 59% · Math 42% - 9Michael E Fossum MiddleMcallen ISD · 4.5 mi away182nd of 1,701
ELA 78% · Math 63% - 5Lyndon B Johnson MiddlePharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD · 5.6 mi away984th of 1,701
ELA 52% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy in?
South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy is part of the South Texas ISD district in Edinburg, Texas.
Is South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy 42nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 98% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy?
Hispanic 79%, Asian 10%, White 6%, Black 2% (732 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy 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.