South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy
San Benito, TX · South Texas ISD · Grades 6-8
123rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 93%▼ Declining
South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy 123rd 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 93% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 98th in 2019 to 93th in 2025 — declining.
South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 755 students tested
South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 682 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2015
| Group | Trend | 2015 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.6% | 89.4% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| White | 7.3% | 5.7% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 6.9% | 3.7% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.4% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy
Typical home value $168K in zip 78586 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Berta Cabaza MiddleSan Benito CISD · 0.4 mi away1,202nd of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 32% - –Hester Juvenile DetentSan Benito CISD · 0.6 mi away
- 9Collegiate AcademySan Benito CISD · 1.8 mi away334th of 1,701
ELA 80% · Math 45% - 4Coakley MiddleHarlingen CISD · 2.5 mi away1,177th of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 31% - 5Vernon MiddleHarlingen CISD · 2.8 mi away873rd of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 38% - 2Miller Jordan MiddleSan Benito CISD · 3 mi away1,510th of 1,701
ELA 37% · Math 25% - 7Memorial MiddleHarlingen CISD · 4.1 mi away569th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 48% - 8Moises Vela MiddleHarlingen CISD · 5.2 mi away470th of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy in?
South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy is part of the South Texas ISD district in San Benito, Texas.
Is South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy 123rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 93% 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 Rising Scholars Academy?
Hispanic 89%, White 6%, Asian 4%, Black 1% (682 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78586 is $168K 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.