South Texas ISD is a rural school district in South Texas in Cameron County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 87.5% Hispanic and 76.5% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Non-metropolitan Stable
NCES Type
Rural-Fringe
ESC Region
Edinburg
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The base average teaching salary was
$70,346
in 2025,
up
$13,905
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,114per year
+$19,452
since 2015
State87thof 1,081
Region3rdof 43
Peers4thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,978per year
+$18,501
since 2015
State68thof 1,182
Region2ndof 44
Peers3rdof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$72,135per year
+$13,726
since 2015
State78thof 1,191
Region3rdof 43
Peers5thof 180
All teachers
$70,346per year
+$13,905
since 2015
State39thof 1,201
Region2ndof 44
Peers1stof 181
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,114per year
State87thof 1,081
Region3rdof 43
Peers4thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,978per year
State68thof 1,182
Region2ndof 44
Peers3rdof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$72,135per year
State78thof 1,191
Region3rdof 43
Peers5thof 180
All teachers
$70,346per year
State39thof 1,201
Region2ndof 44
Peers1stof 181
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.