Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School Of Science And Technology Discovery 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 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School Of Science And Technology Discovery ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
School Of Science And Technology Discovery's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School Of Science And Technology Discovery ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School Of Science And Technology Discovery is 0.61, which is less 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
#6219 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
16%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Of Science And Technology Discovery's ranking?
School Of Science And Technology Discovery is ranked #6219 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are School Of Science And Technology Discovery often compared to?
School Of Science And Technology Discoveryis often viewed alongside schools like Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus, Brooks Oaks by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend School Of Science And Technology Discovery?
560 students attend School Of Science And Technology Discovery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of School Of Science And Technology Discovery students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Of Science And Technology Discovery?
School Of Science And Technology Discovery has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does School Of Science And Technology Discovery offer ?
School Of Science And Technology Discovery offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is School Of Science And Technology Discovery part of?
School Of Science And Technology Discovery is part of School Of Science And Technology Discovery School District.
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