Serving 703 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School Of Science And Technology Northwest ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School Of Science And Technology Northwest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Of Science And Technology Northwest's student population of 703 students has grown by 331% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 390% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School Of Science And Technology Northwest ranks within the top 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 Northwest is 0.71, 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
#3054 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
23%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Of Science And Technology Northwest's ranking?
School Of Science And Technology Northwest is ranked #3054 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend School Of Science And Technology Northwest?
703 students attend School Of Science And Technology Northwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of School Of Science And Technology Northwest students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Of Science And Technology Northwest?
School Of Science And Technology Northwest has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does School Of Science And Technology Northwest offer ?
School Of Science And Technology Northwest offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is School Of Science And Technology Northwest part of?
School Of Science And Technology Northwest is part of School Of Science And Technology Discovery School District.
In what neighborhood is School Of Science And Technology Northwest located?
School Of Science And Technology Northwest is located in the Far West Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 73 other public schools located in Far West Side.
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