MT Valley Middle vs South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 414 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MT Valley Middle
Canyon Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy
San Benito · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | MT Valley Middle Canyon Lake, Texas | South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy San Benito, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #324 of 1,684 | #171 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #3805 of 15,369 | #2191 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 781 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 89% |
| city | Canyon Lake | San Benito |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 67.9).
- •South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy does better on math proficiency (89% vs 69%).
- •South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 53%).
- •MT Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 57%).
- •MT Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.9).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is MT Valley Middle better than South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy?
On the Success Index (US), South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy ranks higher (76.0 vs 67.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are MT Valley Middle and South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy?
About 414 km in a straight line, between Canyon Lake and San Benito in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MT Valley Middle: 781. South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MT Valley Middle and South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy rank in Texas?
MT Valley Middle is 324th of 1,684 and South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy is 171st of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).