SOUTH TEXAS ISD RISING SCHOLARS ACADEMY

151 S HELEN MOORE RD
SAN BENITO, TX 78586

risingscholars.stisd.net/

781 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rising Scholars Academy of South Texas, located in San Benito, is a specialized magnet middle school serving grades 6 through 8 as part of the South Texas Independent School District (STISD). The school is designed for high-achieving students, offering a rigorous, accelerated curriculum that emphasizes advanced academics and college readiness. By fostering an environment centered on intellectual curiosity and personal growth, the academy prepares its students for the challenging high school programs within the district and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Rising Scholars Academy is known for its supportive community and specialized instruction tailored to gifted and talented learners. The school integrates technology and hands-on learning experiences to deepen student engagement, ensuring that pupils develop strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With its selective admission process and commitment to excellence, the academy serves as a foundational bridge for students aiming to pursue competitive academic pathways in their future education.

781

Total Students

49.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH TEXAS ISD RISING SCHOLARS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	729
Black	5
Asian	18
Two or More	3

Hispanic
729 (93.3%)
White
26 (3.3%)
Asian
18 (2.3%)
Black
5 (0.6%)
Two or More
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SOUTH TEXAS ISD
Phone:	(956)399-4358
Website:	http://risingscholars.stisd.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	781
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 228

Grade 7 289

Grade 8 264

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH TEXAS ISD RISING SCHOLARS ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	228
Grade 7	289
Grade 8	264

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH TEXAS ISD RISING SCHOLARS ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	420	53.8%
Male	361	46.2%

Middle School 6th - 8th