Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls's student population of 229 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7928 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls's ranking?
Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls is ranked #7928 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls?
229 students attend Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls?
Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls offer ?
Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls part of?
Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls is part of Edgewood Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls located?
Las Palmas Leadership School For Girls is located in the Edgewood neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 31 other public schools located in Edgewood.
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