Promesa Academy Charter School

603 Merida
San Antonio, TX 78207
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Promesa Academy Charter School 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 40-49% (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.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Promesa Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Promesa Academy Charter School's student population of 421 students has grown by 114% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 160% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
421 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Promesa Academy Charter School 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 Promesa Academy Charter School is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6699 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
11-19%
41%
40-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
78%
53%
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Black
7%
13%
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White
13%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Promesa Academy Charter School's ranking?
Promesa Academy Charter School is ranked #6699 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 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Promesa Academy Charter School?
421 students attend Promesa Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Promesa Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Promesa Academy Charter School?
Promesa Academy Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Promesa Academy Charter School offer ?
Promesa Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Promesa Academy Charter School part of?
Promesa Academy Charter School is part of Promesa Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Promesa Academy Charter School located?
Promesa Academy Charter School is located in the Guadalupe Westside neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in Guadalupe Westside.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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