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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 2023 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,267 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 13% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
16 Schools
9,060 Schools
# Students
8,267 Students
5,372,224 Students
# Teachers
548 Teachers
369,150 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
South San Antonio Independent School District, which is ranked #1146 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1147 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)83%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.64
# American Indian Students
12 Students
18,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
254,161 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
7,946 Students
2,840,027 Students
% Hispanic Students
96%
53%
# Black Students
109 Students
681,193 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
162 Students
1,424,019 Students
% White Students
2%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
8,263 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
143,704 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
464
217,849
# Students in K Grade:
492
361,347
# Students in 1st Grade:
528
381,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
574
380,045
# Students in 3rd Grade:
563
381,045
# Students in 4th Grade:
543
385,316
# Students in 5th Grade:
687
395,641
# Students in 6th Grade:
620
414,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
643
421,372
# Students in 8th Grade:
618
422,521
# Students in 9th Grade:
775
436,955
# Students in 10th Grade:
696
420,924
# Students in 11th Grade:
518
388,568
# Students in 12th Grade:
546
364,802
# Ungraded Students:
-
50
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,206 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,716. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,015 is less than the state median of $14,547. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$14 MM
Spending
$108 MM
$13 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,206
$15,716
Spending / Student
$13,015
$14,547
Best South San Antonio Independent School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South San Antonio High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Navajo
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7400
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,343 students
Rank: #22.
Price Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 Price Ave
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7225
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7225
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Hutchins Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1919 W Hutchins Pl
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7200
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
Robert C Zamora Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8638 Larkia Ln
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7278
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7278
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Rank: #55.
Roy Benavidez Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8340 So Ih 35
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7175
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7175
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #66.
Dwight Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2454 W Southcross Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7300
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Five Palms Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7138 Five Palms Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3850
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Frank Madla Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Royalgate Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3800
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 645-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Palo Alto Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1725 Palo Alto Rd
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7125
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7125
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #1010.
South San Antonio H S - West Campus Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5622 Ray Ellison Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 977-7000
Grades: 9-10
| 192 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Miguel Carrillo Junior Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Price Ave
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7550
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7550
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7111 Apple Valley Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-8787
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #1313.
Kindred Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7811 Kindred St
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7575
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7575
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #1414.
Alan B Shepard Middle School
Math: 6% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5558 Ray Ellison Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1875
San Antonio, TX 78242
(210) 623-1875
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: #1515.
Athens Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2707 W Gerald Ave
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7000
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 977-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #1616.
Abraham Kazen Middle School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Gillette Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7140
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 977-7140
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South San Antonio Independent School District?
South San Antonio Independent School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,267 students.
What is the rank of South San Antonio Independent School District?
South San Antonio Independent School District is ranked #1146 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
96% of South San Antonio Independent School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
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 15:1, which is equal to 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 $13,015 is less than the state median of $14,547. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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