Serving 64 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Holmgreen Center 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 ≥50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holmgreen Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Holmgreen Center's student population of 64 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Holmgreen Center is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
58%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
19%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Holmgreen Center?
The graduation rate of Holmgreen Center is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Holmgreen Center?
64 students attend Holmgreen Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Holmgreen Center students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holmgreen Center?
Holmgreen Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Holmgreen Center offer ?
Holmgreen Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Holmgreen Center part of?
Holmgreen Center is part of Northside Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Holmgreen Center located?
Holmgreen Center is located in the Northwest Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 30 other public schools located in Northwest Side.
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