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Academic Resources for South Texas Independent School District

Varsity Tutors serves students in South Texas Independent School District, a public school district serving the Mercedes area in Texas. The district educates 4,172 students across 6 schools.

Students eligible for a 10% Varsity Tutors partner discount

Map of South Texas Independent School District
6
Schools

4,172

Total Students

6

Schools

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

The K–12 Academic Journey in South Texas Independent School District

What to expect at each stage—and where students commonly need extra support.

Focus & Milestones

Building foundations in reading, writing, and math

  • Learn to read (K-2)
  • Read to learn (3-5)
  • Multiplication mastery
  • Middle school readiness

Common Pressure Points

Where students often need extra support:

  • 13rd grade reading transition
  • 2Math facts fluency
  • 3Fractions in 4th-5th grade

Testing & Assessments

Important tests at this level:

  • STAAR (Grades 3-5)

Schools & Academic Resources

Find school and grade-specific tutoring for South Texas Independent School District students, school information, and other academic resources.

M
Middle Schools
Transition support with subject-specific tutoring
South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy
652 students
Grades 6-8
Available Grades:
6
7
8
South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy
609 students
Grades 6-8
Available Grades:
6
7
8
H
High Schools
Advanced academics with college prep tutoring
South Texas ISD Medical Professions
858 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
South Texas ISD Science Academy
795 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
South Texas ISD Health Professions
755 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
South Texas ISD World Scholars
503 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
District Performance
Per Student Spending

$15,483

Annual expenditure

Supporting Families in South Texas Independent School District

Connect with qualified tutors who understand South Texas Independent School District curriculum, state standards, and what it takes to succeed here.