East Central Independent School District

6634 New Sulphur Springs Rd
San Antonio, TX 78263-9701
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

East Central Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,497 students in East Central Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in East Central Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
17 Schools
9,273 Schools
# Students
11,497 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
659 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Central Independent School District, which is ranked #1112 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1110 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
44%
33%
51%
24%
46%
86%
90%
(2022-23)
34.4%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
73%
54%
% Black
11%
13%
% White
12%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,605 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,748 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$101 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,605
$13,371
Spending / Student
$8,748
$14,099

Best East Central Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Crest Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7806 New Sulphur Springs Rd
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-9484
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Highland Forest Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3736 S E Military Dr
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 333-7385
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Salado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3602 Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78222
(210) 648-3310
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Tradition Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12885 Fm 1346
Saint Hedwig, TX 78152
(210) 622-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
East Central Cast Lead High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7284 Fm 1628
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-7302
Gr: 8-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
East Central Heritage Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8004 New Sulphur Springs Rd
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-4546
Gr: 6-8 | 1,251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Sinclair Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6126 Sinclair Rd
San Antonio, TX 78222
(210) 648-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Legacy Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5903 S E Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-3118
Gr: 6-8 | 1,143 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10625 Green Lk Dr
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 633-0231
Gr: PK-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
East Central High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7173 Fm 1628
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 649-2951
Gr: 9-12 | 3,362 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Pecan Valley Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3966 E Southcross Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78222
(210) 333-1230
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Bexar County Lrn Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3621 Farm Rd
San Antonio, TX 78223
(210) 335-1745
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
1402 N Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 648-7861
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
3610 N Graytown Rd
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
7031 S New Braunfels Ave
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-6100
Gr: PK | 47 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Restorative And Transition Center
Alternative School
5903 Se Loop 410 Bldg 17
San Antonio, TX 78263
(210) 634-6100
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Valor Middle School
415 E Fm 1518 N
Saint Hedwig, TX 78152
(210) 634-6100

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Central Independent School District?
East Central Independent School District manages 17 public schools serving 11,497 students.
What is the rank of East Central Independent School District?
East Central Independent School District is ranked #1112 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Central Independent School District?
73% of East Central Independent School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Central Independent School District?
East Central Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is East Central Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,748 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,497 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 86% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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