Brewer Elementary School (Closed 2016)

906 Merida St
San Antonio, TX 78207
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brewer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
566 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(14-15)
38%
73%
(14-15)
45%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
95%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Brewer Elementary School?
566 students attend Brewer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Brewer Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brewer Elementary School?
Brewer Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brewer Elementary School offer ?
Brewer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brewer Elementary School part of?
Brewer Elementary School is part of San Antonio Independent School District.

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