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School Comparison

TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS RGV MERCEDES
vs.
SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS RGV MERCEDES
SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY
  • SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY reported a higher sat/act participation than TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS RGV MERCEDES (293 vs. 2).
  • SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY reported a higher graduating cohort than TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS RGV MERCEDES (172 vs. 52).
  • SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY reported a higher students per counselor than TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS RGV MERCEDES (223.4:1 vs. 137:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS RGV MERCEDES reported a higher chronically absent students than SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY (141 vs. 124).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY reported a higher graduating cohort than TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS RGV MERCEDES (172 vs. 52).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY reported a higher sat/act participation than TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS RGV MERCEDES (293 vs. 2).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY reported a higher in-school suspensions than TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS RGV MERCEDES (10 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY reported a higher students per counselor than TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS RGV MERCEDES (223.4:1 vs. 137:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY

4 metrics were reported by SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY. Comparable data for TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS RGV MERCEDES is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
22
AP enrollment
607
Dual enrollment
212
Gifted & talented
169

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS RGV MERCEDES
$13,503.95
SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY
$17,956.41
Local revenue share
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS RGV MERCEDES
0.1%
SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY
45.8%
State revenue share
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS RGV MERCEDES
77.9%
SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY
41.8%
Federal revenue share
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS RGV MERCEDES
22.1%
SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY
12.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS RGV MERCEDES
100%
SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY
17.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Hidalgo County
$52,281
Hidalgo County
$52,281
Poverty rate
Hidalgo County
27.2%
Hidalgo County
27.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hidalgo County
20.3%
Hidalgo County
20.3%
Unemployment rate
Hidalgo County
6%
Hidalgo County
6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.