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South San Antonio 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 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,840 students in South San Antonio 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 South San Antonio Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
13 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
6,840 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
439 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South San Antonio Independent School District, which is ranked #1152 of all 1,196 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 81% has increased from 51% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1154 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Graduation Rate
81%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
95%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
3%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,240 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,544 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$111 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$106 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,240
$13,387
Spending / Student
$15,544
$14,116
Best South San Antonio Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roy Benavidez Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8340 So Ih 35
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7175
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7175
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Hutchins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1919 W Hutchins Pl
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7200
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Frank Madla Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Royalgate Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3800
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Palo Alto Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1725 Palo Alto Rd
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7125
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7125
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Five Palms Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7138 Five Palms Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3850
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Price Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 Price Ave
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7225
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7225
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Dwight Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2454 W Southcross Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7300
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7111 Apple Valley Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Robert C Zamora Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8638 Larkia Ln
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7278
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7278
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Miguel Carrillo Jr Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Price Ave
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7550
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7550
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
South San Antonio High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Navajo
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7400
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,666 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Alan B Shepard Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5558 Ray Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1875
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1875
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
5622 Ray Ellison Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
Gr: 8 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South San Antonio Independent School District?
South San Antonio Independent School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,840 students.
What is the rank of South San Antonio Independent School District?
South San Antonio Independent School District is ranked #1152 out of 1,196 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 South San Antonio Independent School District?
95% of South San Antonio Independent School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South San Antonio Independent School District?
South San Antonio Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is South San Antonio Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,544 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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