South Texas ISD Virtual Academy
Mercedes, TX · South Texas ISD
Virtual public school · Grades 6-11 · Rural, fringe
134th of 417 Texas schools statewide · better than 68%▼ Declining
100 MED HIGH DR, Mercedes, TX 78570
(956)514-4201NCES ID 483715022795Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks South Texas ISD Virtual Academy 134th of 417 Texas schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 68% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 75th in 2023 to 68th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 156 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 181 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.2% | 64.6% | ▲ 8.4 pts |
| White | 40.0% | 32.6% | ▼ 7.4 pts |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Typical home value $141K in zip 78570 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than South Texas ISD Virtual Academy
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What school district is South Texas ISD Virtual Academy in?
South Texas ISD Virtual Academy is part of the South Texas ISD district in Mercedes, Texas.
Is South Texas ISD Virtual Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Texas ISD Virtual Academy 134th of 417 Texas schools (better than 68% 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 Virtual Academy?
Hispanic 65%, White 33%, Asian 2% (181 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Texas ISD Virtual Academy 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.