Lone Star H S South

Summary:

Lone Star H S South is a small public high school in Edinburg, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 131. However, this school stands out for all the wrong reasons, as it consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in the state with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lone Star H S South faces significant academic challenges, with 0% proficiency rates on the STAAR End-of-Course exams in key subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. This poor performance is compounded by the school's unique racial demographics, which are notably different from nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American and lower percentage of Hispanic students. Additionally, Lone Star H S South serves a student population with extremely high poverty levels, with 96-97% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to other schools in the area, such as Robert R Vela High School, Edinburg High School, and Idea Toros College Preparatory, Lone Star H S South stands out as an outlier, with significantly lower academic performance and unique demographic characteristics. This suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students, and that targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the underlying issues and improve outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3801 E Monte Cristo Rd
Edinburg, TX 78542-8901

(956) 289-5562

District: Lone Star School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1980^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 160

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.4%

African American:

41.9%

White:

11.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lone Star H S South ranks worse than 99.6% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Lone Star School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.07. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.4%), African American (41.9%), White (11.9%). (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Lone Star H S South was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lone Star H S South 1980^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Lone Star H S South in the ranking list.)

Lone Star School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lone Star School District 957^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lone Star H S South

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Rank History for all students at Lone Star H S South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2015	0.23	1741^st	1743	0.1%
2016	0.18	1759^th	1762	0.2%
2017	3.87	1745^th	1777	1.8%
2018	2.76	1779^th	1797	1.0%
2019	2.18	1832^nd	1857	1.3%
2021	4.35	1804^th	1861	3.1%
2022	2.55	1848^th	1876	1.5%
2023	2.17	1944^th	1961	0.9%
2024	2.07	1980^th	1987	0.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lone Star H S South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	5.03	1133^rd	1136	0.3%
2021	9.96	1192^nd	1195	0.3%
2022	10.42	1241^st	1278	2.9%
2023	11.62	1286^th	1371	6.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lone Star H S South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	17.07	1318^th	1347	2.2%
2019	18.73	1259^th	1357	7.2%
2021	37.49	830^th	1382	39.9%
2022	17.97	1328^th	1418	6.3%
2023	15.06	1404^th	1478	5.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lone Star H S South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	3.76	1776^th	1794	1.0%
2019	2.90	1793^rd	1818	1.4%
2021	5.56	1786^th	1848	3.4%
2022	3.71	1802^nd	1847	2.4%
2023	2.81	1868^th	1897	1.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Lone Star H S South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	7.89	1767^th	1784	1.0%
2019	6.18	1791^st	1810	1.0%
2021	11.73	1754^th	1829	4.1%
2022	7.44	1797^th	1837	2.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Lone Star H S South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	3.73	1784^th	1803	1.1%
2019	3.24	1804^th	1824	1.1%
2021	5.01	1774^th	1840	3.6%
2022	3.68	1808^th	1853	2.4%
2023	2.81	1884^th	1913	1.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Lone Star H S South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	5.58	988^th	1013	2.5%
2019	5.07	1005^th	1024	1.9%
2021	9.68	954^th	1020	6.5%
2022	5.50	1004^th	1031	2.6%
2023	4.38	1052^nd	1069	1.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lone Star H S South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	4.19	1659^th	1691	1.9%
2019	2.39	1702^nd	1714	0.7%
2021	5.86	1662^nd	1743	4.6%
2022	3.16	1725^th	1762	2.1%
2023	2.74	1790^th	1820	1.6%

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Rank History for White students at Lone Star H S South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	1.48	1495^th	1525	2.0%
2023	0.75	1548^th	1576	1.8%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Lone Star H S South

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	8	18	113	0	0	139
2014	6	17	111	0	3	137
2015	4	24	101	1	1	131
2016	5	27	97	0	0	129
2017	7	20	84	0	0	111
2018	8	22	94	0	3	127
2019	7	26	66	0	0	99
2020	12	35	82	0	0	129
2021	8	36	42	0	0	86
2022	20	39	51	0	1	111
2023	22	56	52	1	0	131
2024	19	67	71	3	0	160

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lone Star H S South

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	139	n/a	n/a	97.8
2014	137	n/a	n/a	97.8
2015	131	n/a	n/a	97.7
2016	129	n/a	n/a	97.7
2017	111	n/a	n/a	97.3
2018	127	n/a	n/a	97.6
2019	99	n/a	n/a	97
2020	129	n/a	n/a	97.7
2021	86	n/a	n/a	96.5
2022	111	n/a	n/a	97.3
2023	131	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	160	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lone Star H S South

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	139	n/a	n/a	97.8
2014	137	n/a	n/a	97.8
2015	131	n/a	n/a	97.7
2016	129	n/a	n/a	97.7
2017	111	n/a	n/a	97.3
2018	127	n/a	n/a	97.6
2019	99	n/a	n/a	97
2020	129	n/a	n/a	97.7
2021	86	n/a	n/a	96.5
2022	111	n/a	n/a	97.3
2023	131	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	160	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lone Star H S South

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1832^nd of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1944^th of 1961 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Lone Star H S South)	5	0	5%
End of Course Algebra I (Lone Star School District)	1	0	1%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Lone Star H S South)	0	0
End of Course Biology (Lone Star School District)	1	1
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Lone Star H S South)	3	3
End of Course English I Reading (Lone Star School District)	4	8	4%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Lone Star H S South)	0	4	4%
End of Course English II Reading (Lone Star School District)	4	9	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Lone Star H S South)	14	26	12%
End of Course U.S. History (Lone Star School District)	16	27	11%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	99	131	32.3%
African American	26	56	115.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	66	52	21.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	7	22	214.3%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Lone Star H S South

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lone Star H S South	Public	9-12	3801 E Monte Cristo Rd	Edinburg	78542	Hidalgo County	Lone Star School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 289-5562	160				19 (11.9%)	67 (41.9%)	71 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.1	1980^th of 1987 public high schools	0.4%		2.2	1944^th of 1961 public high schools	0.9%	36	0.0	0.0	0.0	3.5	0.0
Economedes High School	Public	8-12	1414 N Alamo	Edinburg	78542	Hidalgo County	Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 289-2450	2,707	176	15.3	93.6%	5 (0.2%)	4 (0.1%)	2,696 (99.6%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	25.3	1513^th of 1987 public high schools	23.9%		25.9	1481^st of 1961 public high schools	24.5%	32	35.4	37.1	31.3	43.3	56.5									$11,210	$896	$10,314
Juvenile Detention Center	Public	7-12	1001 N Doolittle Rd	Edinburg	78542	Hidalgo County	Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 289-2321	28	7	4.0	92.9%	1 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.4	1917^th of 1987 public high schools	3.5%		2.4	1934^th of 1961 public high schools	1.4%	17	0.0	0.0	8.3	20.0			11.1	0.0		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	$45,908	$14,507	$31,401
Idea Edinburg College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	2553 Roegiers Rd	Edinburg	78541	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 287-6300	779	49	15.8	80.5%	23 (3.0%)	8 (1.0%)	742 (95.3%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66.1	524^th of 1987 public high schools	73.6%		61	655^th of 1961 public high schools	66.6%	131	61.5	61.9	57.6	80.0	80.5	52.1	54.0	69.0	36.4	44.0		40.6	48.8	$12,320	$1,434	$10,887
Edinburg North High School	Public	9-12	3101 N Closner	Edinburg	78541	Hidalgo County	Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 289-2500	2,635	189	13.9	83.5%	24 (0.9%)	6 (0.2%)	2,599 (98.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	35.7	1295^th of 1987 public high schools	34.8%		39.7	1179^th of 1961 public high schools	39.9%	116	33.8	42.5	38.1	55.4	64.9									$11,367	$741	$10,626
Vision Academy Of Excellence	Public	11-12	1200 E Schunior	Edinburg	78541	Hidalgo County	Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 289-2584	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Idea Toros College Preparatory	Public, Charter	8-12	3300 Texas Rd	Edinburg	78542	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 961-7807	285	23	12.6	89.5%	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	278 (97.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.4	1275^th of 1987 public high schools	35.8%		58.5	709^th of 1961 public high schools	63.8%	566	35.9	53.2	47.1	53.7	50.9			35.7				29.3	11.9	$14,883	$1,244	$13,639
South Texas Independent School District (Isd) World Scholars	Public, Magnet	9-12	510 S Sugar Rd	Edinburg	78539	Hidalgo County	South Texas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 383-1684	455	33	13.9	67.0%	33 (7.3%)	6 (1.3%)	391 (85.9%)	19 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	89	81^st of 1987 public high schools	95.9%		86	110^th of 1961 public high schools	94.4%	29	68.8	88.7	83.5	91.8	92.6									$14,195	$1,238	$12,957
Robert R Vela High School	Public	9-12	801 E Canton Rd	Edinburg	78539	Hidalgo County	Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 289-2650	2,192	155	14.1	65.5%	35 (1.6%)	14 (0.6%)	2,114 (96.4%)	26 (1.2%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	48.1	981^st of 1987 public high schools	50.6%		50.4	921^st of 1961 public high schools	53.0%	60	47.6	53.6	50.1	66.5	61.1									$11,602	$875	$10,728
Edinburg High School	Public	9-12	2600 E Wisconsin	Edinburg	78542	Hidalgo County	Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 289-2400	2,352	167	14.1	84.7%	21 (0.9%)	5 (0.2%)	2,320 (98.6%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	37.8	1231^st of 1987 public high schools	38.0%		44.4	1073^rd of 1961 public high schools	45.3%	158	40.7	42.3	37.4	57.7	65.2									$11,600	$893	$10,706

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Lone Star H S South ranks in the bottom 0.4% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Lone Star H S South?

In the 2023-24 school year, 160 students attended Lone Star H S South.

What is the racial makeup of Lone Star H S South?

Students at Lone Star H S South are 44% Hispanic, 42% African American, 12% White, 2% American Indian.

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