- SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY reported a higher ap enrollment than MERCEDES H S (607 vs. 85).
- SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY reported a higher sat/act participation than MERCEDES H S (293 vs. 0).
- MERCEDES H S reported a higher chronically absent students than SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY (383 vs. 124).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
MERCEDES H S reported a higher chronically absent students than SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY (383 vs. 124).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
MERCEDES H S reported a higher graduating cohort than SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY (192 vs. 172).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY reported a higher ap enrollment than MERCEDES H S (607 vs. 85).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
MERCEDES H S reported a higher in-school suspensions than SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY (121 vs. 10).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
MERCEDES H S reported a higher students per counselor than SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY (251.5:1 vs. 223.4:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
MERCEDES H S
$14,384.79
SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY
$17,956.41
Local revenue share
MERCEDES H S
14.3%
SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY
45.8%
State revenue share
MERCEDES H S
55.4%
SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY
41.8%
Federal revenue share
MERCEDES H S
30.3%
SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY
12.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
MERCEDES H S
32.3%
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.