South Texas ISD World Scholars
Edinburg, TX · South Texas ISD · Grades 9-12
405th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 76%▼ Declining
South Texas ISD World Scholars ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Texas ISD World Scholars 405th 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 76% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2019 to 76th in 2025 — declining.
South Texas ISD World Scholars test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 168 students tested
South Texas ISD World Scholars students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 455 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.8% | 85.9% | ▼ 5.9 pts | |
| White | 4.6% | 7.3% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 4.2% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near South Texas ISD World Scholars
Typical home value $245K in zip 78539 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near South Texas ISD World Scholars
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Robert R Vela H SEdinburg CISD · 1.9 mi away607th of 1,669
ELA 57% · Math 44% - 4Edinburg North H SEdinburg CISD · 2.6 mi away1,052nd of 1,669
ELA 41% · Math 33% - 6IDEA Edinburg College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 2.7 mi away · charter692nd of 1,669
ELA 57% · Math 39% - 5Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & TechnicalPremier High Schools · 2.8 mi away · charter930th of 1,669
ELA 44% · Math 37% - –Hidalgo Co J J A E PDonna ISD · 3 mi away
- –Juvenile Detention CtrEdinburg CISD · 3 mi away
- 3IDEA Toros College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 3.2 mi away · charter1,189th of 1,669
ELA 41% · Math 25% - 4Edinburg H SEdinburg CISD · 3.4 mi away1,062nd of 1,669
ELA 40% · Math 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Texas ISD World Scholars in?
South Texas ISD World Scholars is part of the South Texas ISD district in Edinburg, Texas.
Is South Texas ISD World Scholars a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Texas ISD World Scholars 405th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 76% 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 World Scholars?
Hispanic 86%, White 7%, Asian 4%, Black 1% (455 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Texas ISD World Scholars 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.