Serving 887 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mead 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 is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 887 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mead Elementary School serves the southeast part of San Antonio, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 1.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mead Elementary School's student population of 887 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
887 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mead Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mead Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6898 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
6%
Hispanic
42%
54%
Black
10%
13%
White
11%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mountaineers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mead Elementary School's ranking?
Mead Elementary School is ranked #6898 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mead Elementary School often compared to?
Mead Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colonies North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mead Elementary School?
887 students attend Mead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Mead Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mead Elementary School?
Mead Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mead Elementary School offer ?
Mead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mead Elementary School part of?
Mead Elementary School is part of Northside Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Mead Elementary School located?
Mead Elementary School is located in the Near Northwest neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 10 other public schools located in Near Northwest.
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