South Palm Gardens H S
Mercedes, TX · Weslaco ISD · Grades 10-12
700th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 58%▼ Declining
South Palm Gardens H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Palm Gardens H S 700th 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 58% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 63th in 2019 to 58th in 2025 — declining.
South Palm Gardens H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 26 students tested
South Palm Gardens H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 66 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 100.0% | 98.5% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts |
Homes near South Palm Gardens H S
Typical home value $141K in zip 78570 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near South Palm Gardens H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8South Texas ISD Health ProfessionsSouth Texas ISD · 0.9 mi away352nd of 1,669
ELA 79% · Math 42% - 10South Texas ISD Science AcademySouth Texas ISD · 1 mi away143rd of 1,669
ELA 84% · Math 61% - 3Weslaco East H SWeslaco ISD · 1.2 mi away1,188th of 1,669
ELA 34% · Math 32% - 7Mercedes Early College AcademyMercedes ISD · 2 mi away658th of 1,669
ELA 68% · Math 30% - 4Premier H S of WeslacoPremier High Schools · 2 mi away · charter1,066th of 1,669
ELA 43% · Math 30% - 6IDEA Weslaco Pike College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 2.3 mi away · charter702nd of 1,669
ELA 61% · Math 34% - 3Triumph Public High Schools-MercedesTriumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley · 2.5 mi away · charter1,308th of 1,669
ELA 17% · Math 40% - 6IDEA College Prep WeslacoIDEA Public Schools · 2.7 mi away · charter793rd of 1,669
ELA 56% · Math 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Palm Gardens H S in?
South Palm Gardens H S is part of the Weslaco ISD district in Mercedes, Texas.
Is South Palm Gardens H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Palm Gardens H S 700th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 58% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of South Palm Gardens H S?
Hispanic 99%, White 2% (66 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Palm Gardens H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78570 is $141K 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.